You will need this licence if you intend to handle (crayfish) or giant crab. This licence is needed by businesses involved in the transport of these species from a commercial fisherman to a processing facility, or for sale by a retail outlet.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
Please contact the agency to identify any eligibility requirements.
Annual
31 August
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Fee information is in the attached fee resource.
Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 Tasmania
Fisheries (General and Fees) Regulations 2016 Tasmania
Fisheries (Processing and Handling) Rules 2010 Tasmania
30 business days
Persons intending to process abalone, rock lobster, giant crab, banded morwong, scallops, or over 10,000kg of any combination of other species per annum must do so under the authority of a Fish Processing Licence.
Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Water and Marine Resources
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Commercial Fishing (Opens in new window)
