Fisheries Act 1988
17FProduction of identity card
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17F Production of identity card (1) A Fisheries Officer may require a person in charge of fishing operations under a licence or permit to produce for inspection a current identity card issued to the person under section 17C as an approved operator. (2) A person commits an offence if the person: (a) is in charge of fishing operations under a licence or permit; and (b) fails to comply with a requirement under subsection (1) immediately after the requirement is made. Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units. (3) An offence against subsection (2) is an offence of strict liability.