(1)  The Secretary may issue to the holder of any of the following licences a tag for fishing gear authorised to be used under the licence:

(a) a fishing licence (recreational graball net);

(b) a fishing licence (recreational mullet net).

(2)  The holder of a licence specified in subrule (1) must not use any fishing gear under that licence unless the tag issued for that gear is attached to the gear so that the tag is clearly visible when the gear is in use.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding the applicable Grade 2 penalty.

(3)  If a tag issued in relation to fishing gear under subrule (1) is lost or destroyed –

(a) the holder of the licence may use the fishing gear without a tag for 14 days after the date on which the tag was lost or destroyed if a buoy attached to the fishing gear is clearly marked with that date; and

(b) the Secretary may issue a new tag –

(i) if the holder of the licence presents the licence to the Secretary; and

(ii) if the Secretary is satisfied that the old tag has been lost or destroyed; and

(iii) on payment of the prescribed fee.

(4)  The holder of a licence specified in subrule (1) must not use any fishing gear under that licence if the tag issued in respect of that fishing gear is lost or destroyed unless a buoy is attached to it and the buoy is clearly marked in accordance with subrule (3)(a) .

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding the applicable Grade 2 penalty.