(1)  This rule applies if the holder of a fishing licence (rock lobster) finds any dead rock lobster that are –

(a) on or from a fishing vessel; or

(b) in or from a fish cauf.

(2)  The holder of the fishing licence (rock lobster) must, as soon as practicable after finding the dead rock lobster –

(a) record, in the appropriate place on the rock lobster catch record for the day of the find, the number or, if the exact number cannot be determined, estimated number of dead rock lobster; and

(b) if that number or estimated number is more than 20, advise a fisheries officer as soon as practicable.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(3)  The holder of the fishing licence (rock lobster) must comply with such directions as a fisheries officer may give that licensee regarding the disposal of the dead rock lobster.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(4)  Dead rock lobster dealt with and disposed of in accordance with this rule –

(a) are taken not to have been unloaded; and

(b) are not to be deducted from any rock lobster fishing quota unit balance.