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the net for fishing on the trip; and
 (b) the holder has notified AFMA in writing of carriage of the net before the trip; and
 (c) the net is stowed securely during the trip.
 (5) In addition, the holder of a top up statutory fishing right must not use on the boat a combination of prawn trawl nets that have a combined operational headrope length that is greater than 30 metres.
Note   See s 22 and 95 of the Act about conditions of statutory fishing rights.
23A Obligations on holders of fishing permits (Act s 17 (6))
 (1) The holder of a fishing permit, other than a holder to whom subsection (2) applies, in force for the Northern Prawn fishery must:
 (b) make sure that a boat to which the permit applies does not receive prawns or by‑catch taken by another boat, unless each container of the prawns or by‑catch has attached to it a written statement, capable of being read on its arrival at a processing plant, showing:
 (i) the unique identifier for the boat that took the prawns or by‑catch; and
 (ii) the date when the prawns or by‑catch were taken; and
 (iii) the date when the container was received on the boat.
 (d) comply with all other conditions to which the fishing permit is subject.
Note   See s 32 and 95 of the Act about conditions of fishing permits.
 (2) The holder of a fishing permit for collecting broodstock from the Northern Prawn Fishery area must:
 (b) not undertake any fishing activity, other than collecting broodstock, when fishing in the area under the permit; and
 (c) not retain on board any prawns other than live prawns when collecting broodstock; and
 (e) comply with all other conditions to which the fishing permit is subject.
23B Election about holding gear statutory fishing rights
 (1) This section applies if a person:
 (a) is the holder of a gear or top up statutory fishing right; and
 (b) is also the holder of a Class B statutory fishing right.
 (2) The person may elect:
 (a) to hold the gear or top up statutory fishing right in relation to the Class B statutory fishing right; or
 (b) not to hold the gear statutory fishing right in relation to that, or any other, Class B statutory fishing right.
 (3) The holder may make or change an election by written notice to AFMA.
24 When Class B statutory fishing rights cease to be in force
 (1) If the number of gear or top up statutory fishing rights held in relation to a Class B statutory fishing right is reduced to fewer than 100, the Class B statutory fishing right ceases to be in force.
 (2)