46HContravention notice

46H Contravention notice The Fisheries Officer may, at the time of the seizure, give the person from whom the fishing gear, fish or aquatic life was seized (the alleged offender) a notice (a contravention notice) containing the following information: (a) the name of the alleged offender; (b) the date, time and place of the alleged confiscation offence; (c) a description of the alleged confiscation offence and the circumstances causing the Fisheries Officer to believe the offence was being committed or had been committed; (d) a description of the fishing gear, fish or aquatic life seized by the Fisheries Officer including, if possible, the type and quantity; (e) the name of the Fisheries Officer; (f) a statement that the alleged offender may choose to have the matter dealt with by the Local Court by applying under section 46K(1); (g) a statement that, if the alleged offender does not apply under section 46K(1), the Local Court may make an order that the seized property or proceeds of the sale of the seized property is forfeit to the Territory.

Fisheries Act 1988 64