How possession limits are imposed
17B How possession limits are imposed
A possession limit may be imposed—
by the regulations, or
by Ministerial order.
If there is any inconsistency between a possession limit imposed by the regulations and a possession limit imposed by Ministerial order, the possession limit imposed by Ministerial order prevails.
The Minister is required to consult any relevant advisory council or advisory group about any proposal to impose a possession limit by regulation or to change possession limits imposed by the regulations.
In this section—
Ministerial order means an order of the Minister under section 17C.
This provision refers to the regulations (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.
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