R657-14-5. Use of Helpers

(1)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (2), any person aiding the certificate of registration holder in seining protected aquatic wildlife shall be in possession of a helper card.

(b) A helper card shall be deemed to be in possession if it is on the person or on the boat from which the person is working.

(2) A helper card is not required of any person engaged only in the retail sale or transportation of protected aquatic wildlife.

(3) Helper cards are issued in the name of the certificate of registration holder and are transferable among individuals assisting the certificate of registration holder.

(4)(a) A helper may assist in the harvest of protected aquatic wildlife only while working under the direct supervision of a primary or alternate seiner.

(b) For purposes of this rule, "direct supervision" means to be physically present, either on a boat with the helper or within close proximity so as to be able to provide direct instructions to the helper.

(5) Twelve additional helper cards for each Certificate of Registration may be obtained from the wildlife registration office at any time during the year.