Obligation to carry authority and identification while engaging in fishing activities
59 Obligation to carry authority and identification while engaging in fishing activities
Subject to the regulations, the holder of a licence or permit (being a natural person) must, at all times when he or she is engaging in any fishing activity under the licence or permit, carry with him or her—
the licence or permit; and
identification in the form issued by the Minister. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $2 500. Expiation fee: $210.
Subject to the regulations, if a registered boat is being used on any waters for any purpose, the person in charge of the boat must carry with him or her—
the licence or permit under which the boat may be used for the purpose of taking aquatic resources; and
identification in the form issued by the Minister. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $2 500. Expiation fee: $210.
Subject to the regulations, if a registered device is being used in or on any waters for any purpose—
if the device is not being used on or from a boat, the person using the device must carry with him or her—
the licence or permit under which the device may be used;
and
identification in the form issued by the Minister;
in any other case, the person in charge of the boat must carry with him or her—
the licence or permit under which the device may be used;
and
identification in the form issued by the Minister. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $2 500. Expiation fee: $210.
This provision refers to the regulations (the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Fisheries Management (Charter Boat Fishery) Regulations 2016
- Fisheries Management (Demerit Points) Regulations 2017
- Fisheries Management (Fish Processors) Regulations 2017
11 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
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