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CurrentOpening and unlocking vessel, door or container
Part 8Fisheries Officers
Division 5Miscellaneous powers
189 Opening and unlocking vessel, door or container
For the purpose of this Act, a fisheries officer may require a person to open or unlock any vehicle, vessel, door, gate, package, receptacle or other container.
A fisheries officer may break open and search any vehicle, vessel, door, gate, package, receptacle or other container – in searching or inspecting a place; or if the fisheries officer reasonably believes that it contains fish or any evidence of the commission of an offence under this Act or a corresponding law.
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