Regulations on the Management of Pacific Bluefin Tuna Fishing Operation Article 21

In the event of any of the following circumstances, the concerned Pacific bluefin tuna catch shall be discarded immediately, and the discarded number, location of the catch as well as weight and length of each Pacific bluefin tuna shall be reported to the concerned fishery radio station within 24 hours of such catch:(1)The Pacific bluefin tuna is caught by any tuna longline fishing vessel not permitted to conduct Pacific bluefin tuna fishing operation.(2)The Pacific bluefin tuna is caught by any longline fishing vessel.(3)The Pacific bluefin tuna is less than 30 kilograms.(4)The portion of Pacific bluefin tuna catch that exceeds the number of tags obtained pursuant to subparagraph (1) or (2) of Article 16, paragraph 1, by a permitted tuna longline fishing vessel in a single fishing trip.(5)The Pacific bluefin tuna is caught after the date of closure as announced by the central competent authority pursuant to Article 5.