Common use of COMMUNITY FIXED GEAR Clause in Contracts

COMMUNITY FIXED GEAR. Sector vessels opting to implement this provision will be required to place NMFS issued gillnet tags, of each member, on the gear being utilized under this technique. Community Fixed Gear groups will notify the Sector Manager of their intention and composition of sector vessels prior to utilization of this technique. Sector members that have identified themselves as a group to the Sector Manager may be held accountable if their physical gear (including the area in it is set in) is not in compliance with applicable regulations. For Example, if the gear is not properly configured with weak links, sinking line, or other applicable requirements, or if the gear is set in a closed area or season, then this group may be held jointly liable for the infraction. However, if an individual in this group violates a requirement of this Agreement, possession limits, or misreports catch, then the liability would be limited to this individual only; except in those situations where the Sectors joint liability provisions applies.

COMMUNITY FIXED GEAR. Sector vessels opting to implement this provision will be required to place NMFS issued gillnet tags, of each member, on the gear being utilized under this technique. Community Fixed Gear groups will notify the Sector Manager of their intention and composition of sector vessels prior to utilization of this technique. Sector members that have identified themselves as a group to the Sector Manager may be held accountable if their physical gear (including the area in it is set in) is not in compliance with applicable regulations. For Example, if the gear is not properly configured with weak links, sinking line, or other applicable requirements, or if the gear is set in a closed area or season, then this group may be held jointly liable for the infraction. However, if an individual in this group violates a requirement of this Agreement, possession limits, or misreports catch, then the liability would be limited to this individual only; , except in those situations where the Sectors joint liability provisions applies.