After rule 62 of the Principal Rules , the following rule is inserted in Part 3:

62A.     Use of longlines and droplines

(1)  A person using a longline for recreational purposes must ensure that a marker buoy that complies with subrule (3) is attached to each end of the longline.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding the applicable Grade 2 penalty.

(2)  A person using a dropline for recreational purposes must ensure that a marker buoy that complies with subrule (3) is attached to the upper end of the dropline.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding the applicable Grade 2 penalty.

(3)  For the purposes of this rule, a marker buoy is to be –

(a) not less than 195mm wide at its narrowest point; and

(b) specifically designed as a buoy; and

(c) marked with the surname and date of birth of the person setting the line and –

(i) in the case of a buoy attached to a longline, with the letters "LL" ; or

(ii) in the case of a buoy attached to a dropline, with the letters "DL" .