Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00604:clause:3b_1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00604
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3B cl 1
Character Range: 179302–182124

1                                                        Line weighting      The person must use a longline weighting regime that achieves a demonstrable minimum longline sink rate of 0.3 metres/second to 15 metres depth for gear.  The person's line weighting regime must meet or exceed the following:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (a) external weighted lines used in a Spanish system or on trot lines must use a minimum of:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (i) if rocks are used—8.5 kilograms mass at intervals of no more than 40 metres; or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (ii) if concrete weights are used—6 kilograms mass at intervals of no more than 20 metres; or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (iii) if solid metal weights are used—5 kilograms weights at intervals of no more than 40 metres;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (b) external weighted lines used on an autoline system must:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (i) use a minimum of 5 kilograms mass at intervals of no more than 40 metres; and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (ii) be released from the boat in a manner that avoids tension astern;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (c) internal weighted lines must have a lead core of 50 grams per metre or more.