(1)  The holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) must not, in State waters, set or use or be in possession of, or cause any other person to set or use or be in possession of, more rock lobster pots than the number specified in the licence.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(2)  The holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) is not guilty of an offence under subrule (1) in respect of a rock lobster pot if –

(a) the rock lobster pot does not have bait or a bait-holding device; and

(b) the licensee has the approval of a fisheries officer to possess and set a rock lobster pot of that kind; and

(c) the licensee is complying with the conditions of that approval.

(3)  The holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) must not, in State waters, set or use or be in possession of any rock lobster pots unless the fishing quota unit balance for the licence is greater than zero kilograms.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(4)  The holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) is not guilty of an offence under subrule (3) in respect of the possession of rock lobster pots on a fishing vessel if that fishing vessel is –

(a) in port or on an authorised mooring; and

(b) not undertaking a fishing trip.