Action to be taken with respect to taking, &c., of a whale
8 Action to be taken with respect to taking, &c., of a whale
Where a person, without contravening the provisions of this Act – takes or interferes with a whale; or obtains a product of a whale – that person shall, as soon as practicable – notify the Secretary accordingly and supply the Secretary with such particulars as the Secretary may require; and offer to make available to the Secretary any product of a whale the Secretary may require for the purposes of scientific research or education.
A person who fails to comply with subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
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