(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), fish may be taken only by--
(a) a commercial fisher; and
(b) at least 2, but no more than 4, assistant fishers.
(2) Subsection (3) applies, if--
(a) fish are taken by 2 or more commercial fishers jointly using 1 or more primary boats and seine nets; and
(b) each of the primary boats may be used in the fishery under a commercial fishing boat licence.
(3) The maximum number of assistant fishers is 4 for each commercial fisher.