Fisheries Management Act 2007

A person must not, in prescribed circumstances, have in his or her possession a quantity of fish or other aquatic resource exceeding the quantity fixed by the regulations for the purposes of this section. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty:

if the fishing activity involves fish of a priority species—

for a first offence—$10 000;

for a second offence—$20 000;

for a third or subsequent offence—$35 000;

in any other case—

for a first offence—$5 000;

for a second offence—$10 000;

for a third or subsequent offence—$20 000. Expiation fee: $315.

In proceedings for an offence against this section, it is a defence if the defendant proves that—

the fish or other aquatic resource was taken for a commercial purpose under an authority; or

the fish or other aquatic resource was kept under an aquaculture licence; or

the person has a prescribed defence.