Fisheries (Scalefish) Rules 2015

A person must not take scalefish using a mullet net unless the person is – the holder of a fishing licence (recreational mullet net); or an Aborigine engaged in an Aboriginal activity. Grade 3 penalty.

A person must not take scalefish using a mullet net that is more than – 25 metres in length; or 33 meshes in net depth. Grade 3 penalty.

A person who uses a mullet net must – attach a marker buoy, that is marked, legibly and clearly, with the letter "M", to the mullet net; and ensure the unique identifying code for the person is marked on the buoy. Grade 2 penalty.

Subrule (3) does not apply to an Aborigine who uses, while engaging in an Aboriginal activity, a mullet net if – a buoy, marked with the letter "M", is attached to the mullet net; and a tag is attached to the buoy, or the buoy line, on the mullet net; and the tag is marked, clearly and legibly, with the unique identifying code for the person; and the tag so attached is – above the surface of the water; or on the surface of the water; or within 300mm of the surface of the water.

A person must not set a mullet net on a seabed that – is reef; or is not predominantly sand. Grade 1 penalty.