Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995

The Secretary, by instrument in writing, may appoint a person as an assistant fisheries officer for the period, not exceeding 3 years, specified in the instrument.

An appointment as assistant fisheries officer may be for the whole or a part of the State.

The Secretary is to issue to an assistant fisheries officer – a copy of the instrument of appointment; and an identity card in an approved form which – certifies the appointment as an assistant fisheries officer for the purpose of this Act; and specifies the period of the appointment; and specifies the part of the State to which the appointment relates; and contains a recent photograph of the assistant fisheries officer.

A person ceases to be an assistant fisheries officer – if the Secretary revokes the appointment of that person, on the date of that revocation; or if the person resigns, on the date of the resignation.