Fisheries Act 2000
76Importing or exporting live fish without authority
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76 Importing or exporting live fish without authority (a) the person imports a live fish into, or exports a live fish from, the ACT; and (b) the person does not— (i) hold a licence authorising the import or export; or (ii) have the conservator’s written approval for the import or export. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units, imprisonment for 1 year or (a) the person is the holder of a licence authorising the import of live fish into, or the export of live fish from, the ACT; and
Unauthorised activities Division 8.1 (b) the person imports a live fish into, or exports a live fish from, the ACT; and (c) the import or export is not authorised by the licence. (3) This section does not apply to— (a) fish bought from a registered fish dealer for human consumption; or (b) fish of an exempt species; or (c) a person if the person’s conduct is exempt conduct. (4) An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.