s 85
In forceUse of fishing gear generally
Part 8Offences
Division 8.3Offences in relation to fishing gear
85 Use of fishing gear generally
(1)
A person commits an offence if—
(a)
the person uses fishing gear to take fish from public waters; and
(b)
any of the following applies:
(i)
the person is not within 10m of the gear;
(ii)
the person cannot see the gear at all times;
(iii)
the person is not permitted to take fish under this Act from waters using the fishing gear.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2)
An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
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