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CurrentProhibition on taking or disturbing salmon, trout and certain other fish while spawning
207 Prohibition on taking or disturbing salmon, trout and certain other fish while spawning
(1)
This section applies to salmon and trout and to any other fish of a species prescribed by the regulations.
(2)
A person who wilfully takes or disturbs fish to which this section applies knowing that they are spawning or are on or near their spawning beds is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.
Regulations
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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