Fisheries Management Act 1994

If a person, not being the holder of an aquaculture permit, erects structures or carries out other works on public water land for the purpose of aquaculture, the Minister may, by order in writing given to the person, require the person to remove the structures or carry out other remedial works within such period as is specified in the order.

If a person, being the holder of an aquaculture permit, erects structures or carries out other works in contravention of the conditions of the permit, the Minister may, by order in writing given to the person, require the person, within such period as is specified in the order—

to remove the structures from the area concerned, or

to relocate them within that area, or

to carry out other remedial works.

If a person fails to comply with an order given under this section, the Minister—

may cause the work specified in the order to be carried out, and

may, by proceedings brought in a court of competent jurisdiction, recover from the person as a debt the cost of carrying out the work.

The Minister may give an order under this section whether or not any person has been charged with or convicted of an offence in respect of the matter.