Definitions
13 Definitions
In this Schedule—
estuarine waters means waters ordinarily subject to tidal influence (other than ocean waters).
inshore waters means ocean waters that are not more than 3 nautical miles from the natural coast line.
natural coast line, in relation to a fishery described in this Schedule, means the natural coast line as defined in Schedule 1 to the Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 1995, as in force at the date the description of the fishery was inserted in this Schedule.
ocean waters means waters east of the natural coast line.
offshore waters means ocean waters that are more than 3 nautical miles from the natural coast line and north of a line drawn due east from Barrenjoey Headland.
A reference in the description of a fishery to a net or a trap is a reference to a net or trap of that description that may lawfully be used by a commercial fisher to take fish from the waters to which the fishery applies, as prescribed by the regulations from time to time in force under this Act.
A reference in this Schedule to ocean waters extends to ocean waters that are managed in accordance with the law of the State under an arrangement referred to in section 135, but only while that arrangement has effect.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed by the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Fisheries Management (Abalone Share Management Plan) Regulation 2000
- Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2024
- Fisheries Management (Authority to Fish Silver Perch) Order 2007 · Regulation
12 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum
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