Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998Chapter 5 : Species RestrictionsPart 9 : West Coast Rock Lobster48. Minimum size |
| (1) | The minimum size of west coast rock lobster shall be determined by measuring— |
| (a) | the carapace in a straight line along its mid-dorsal line from the centre of the posterior edge to the tip of the rostrum or middle anterior spine; and |
| (b) | the second segment of the tail, counted from the junction of the tail with the body, along the mid-dorsal line from the front to the rear edge. |
| (2) | For the purposes of this regulation, the "edge" means the hard edge of the carapace or cephalothorax, but does not include the edge or any part of the fringe or setae (hairs) that protrude rearward from the carapace. |
