Prescribed fishing activities prohibited

In force

A person must not engage in a fishing activity of a prescribed class.

Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty:

(a)

if the fishing activity involves fish of a priority species—

(i)

for a first offence—$10 000;

(ii)

for a second offence—$20 000;

(iii)

for a third or subsequent offence—$35 000;

(b)

in any other case—

(i)

for a first offence—$5 000;

(ii)

for a second offence—$10 000;

(iii)

for a third or subsequent offence—$20 000.

Expiation fee: A fee determined in accordance with the regulations.

Regulations

This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed class, the regulations). Made under this Act:

11 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.

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