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04/10/2024
Amendment to rules
In the interests of fish welfare, as permitted by section 8.2a of the constitution, the Executive Committee have decided to introduce the following amendments to Society By-Laws (rules) with immediate effect.

Fish Conservation & Welfare 
Amendment to clause 3 to read;
3. The use of sacks or slings for fish retention is prohibited on all Society waters (see Keep Nets para 2)
New clause;
4. Carp may only be retained in nets & for a maximum of 20 minutes before release.
   All  unhooking, weighing, photography, treatment application & release must be completed in one operation &          within this time, the fish to be removed from the water once only.

Disease Prevention (new section)
1. All tackle including nets, slings, mats & cradles must be completely dry before arrival at any HWAS venue.