Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998Chapter 4 : Use of GearPart 3 : Purse Seine Fishing17. Nets and mesh sizes |
No person shall, except on the authority of a permit—
| (a) | have or use any net or netting with a mesh measuring less than 28 mm on board any fishing vessel; |
| (b) | overlay or super-impose any net or netting on any net or portion of any net when engaged in fishing; or |
| (c) | engage in fishing, attempt to engage in fishing or disturb any species other than pelagic fish by means of a purse-seine. |