(1)  A person must not be in possession of a scallop dredge in State waters unless the person is –

(a) the holder of a fishing licence (scallop) that is endorsed for participation in the scallop fishery at that time and is not deactivated; or

(b) the holder of a fishing licence (scallop) and acting under the authority of a scallop survey; or

(c) a Bass Strait scallop fisher undertaking a Bass Strait scallop trip during an open season for the Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery and the scallop dredge is on board the fishing vessel; or

(d) acting in accordance with a written authorisation from MAST in relation to the deployment or use of a scallop dredge for the purpose of promoting a navigable channel.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.

(2)  The holder of a fishing licence (scallop) must not, without the written approval of the Secretary, be in possession of a scallop dredge in State waters unless the licensee's fishing vessel has been fitted with a vessel monitoring system.

Penalty:  Grade 3 penalty.