Exemptions
115 Exemptions
Subject to this section, the Minister may, by notice in the
Gazette—
exempt a person or class of persons, subject to such conditions as the Minister thinks fit and specifies in the notice, from specified provisions of this Act; or
vary or revoke an exemption, or a condition of an exemption, under this section or impose a further condition.
The Minister must, before making an exemption that relates to, or is to apply in respect of, a specially protected area, consult with the relevant Minister.
The Minister may not exempt a person or class of persons from a provision of a management plan or regulations for a fishery or an aboriginal traditional fishing management plan or regulations relating to aboriginal traditional fishing.
An exemption under this section operates for a period (not exceeding 12 months) specified in the notice of exemption.
A person who contravenes a condition of an exemption is guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $10 000. Expiation fee: $500.
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