SCHEDULECIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A LICENCE IS NOT REQUIRED

PART 3Shellfish gatherers

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1

The use of a worker—

a

To dive with the aid of breathing apparatus to gather shellfish from the sea bed; or

b

To operate a net, dredge or other machinery used to gather shellfish from the sea bed, other than a hand net or hand-held rake, where the worker is using the net, dredge or other machinery on board a fishing vessel which is operating at sea.

2

The use by shellfish cultivators with an exclusive right to cultivate shellfish on an area of the seabed of a worker to gather—

a

Shellfish from the shore for cultivation; or

b

Shellfish cultivated on the areas to which they have exclusive access.

3

The use of a worker by the owner or operator of a shellfish hatchery to gather shellfish.