Rule 22D of the Principal Rules is rescinded and the following rule is substituted:

22D.     Processor handling of small abalone

(1)  The holder of a fish processing licence, on receipt of blacklip abalone taken from the northern blacklip area, must –

(a) transport and hold that abalone, before processing, in bins, containers or holding tanks; and

(b) ensure that the bins, containers or holding tanks are marked with the words "northern area" or a red tag marked with the words "northern area" .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding the applicable Grade 3 penalty.

(2)  The holder of a fish processing licence, on receipt of blacklip abalone taken from the Bass Strait area, must –

(a) transport and hold that abalone, before processing, in bins, containers or holding tanks; and

(b) ensure that the bins, containers or holding tanks are marked with the words "Bass Strait area" or a red tag marked with the words "Bass Strait area".

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding the applicable Grade 3 penalty.