(3) The measurements by means of a gauge shall be at least 10 meshes from any lacing or ropes and shall be taken by inserting the gauge by its narrowest extremity into the mesh opening in a direction perpendicular to the plan of the net. (4) The millimeters in which the mesh size shall be expressed shall be deemed to be the average of one or more series of twenty consecutive meshes lengthwise of that net. (5) The meshes not be measured if - (a) mended; (b) or broken; or (c) have attachments of the net fixed to them. Maintenance of mesh openings 20. No person shall use for fishing purposes any device of which - (a) the meshes are obstructed; (b) the meshes are drawn together while fishing; (c) the selectivity of the meshes are reduced. [The verb should be to be grammatically correct (“selectivity… is”).] “are” “is” Prohibited fishing areas No person is allowed to fish in any used for the purposes of - 21. (a) bulk water supply; (b) irrigation; (c) hydroelectricity. Closed and open seasons in inland water bodies 22. A person is not allowed to fish in any small water body or on the shore of such small water body unless an open season sign is displayed by the relevant traditional authority or the regional council. Signs for closed seasons 23. (1) A person is not allowed to catch fish where a prohibitory sign indicative of a closed season is displayed by the relevant traditional authority or the regional council. (2) The prohibitory sign indicative of a closed season - (a) be circular in shape;
(3) The measurements by means of a gauge shall be at least 10 meshes from any lacing or ropes and shall be taken by inserting the gauge by its narrowest extremity into the mesh opening in a direction perpendicular to the plan of the net. (4) The millimeters in which the mesh size shall be expressed shall be deemed to be the average of one or more series of twenty consecutive meshes lengthwise of that net. (5) The meshes not be measured if - (a) mended; (b) or broken; or (c) have attachments of the net fixed to them. Maintenance of mesh openings 20. No person shall use for fishing purposes any device of which - (a) the meshes are obstructed; (b) the meshes are drawn together while fishing; (c) the selectivity of the meshes are reduced. [The verb “are” should be “is” to be grammatically correct (“selectivity… is”).] Prohibited fishing areas 21. No person is allowed to fish in any used for the purposes of - (a) bulk water supply; (b) irrigation; (c) hydroelectricity. Closed and open seasons in inland water bodies 22. A person is not allowed to fish in any small water body or on the shore of such small water body unless an open season sign is displayed by the relevant traditional authority or the regional council. Signs for closed seasons 23. (1) A person is not allowed to catch fish where a prohibitory sign indicative of a closed season is displayed by the relevant traditional authority or the regional council. (2) The prohibitory sign indicative of a closed season - (a) be circular in shape;
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