32Nil returns

32 Nil returns

32 Nil returns

(1) (Repealed)

(2) An endorsement holder who takes no abalone during a calendar month because the endorsement holder did not attempt to take abalone during that month must—

(a) on the last day of that month, complete a nil fishing activity report to show nil returns for that month, and

(b) lodge the report with the Secretary within 24 hours after the end of the day on which the report was required to be completed.

(3) A requirement that a report be lodged with the Secretary under this clause is satisfied if—

(a) a copy of the report is sent to the Secretary by facsimile transmission (or other means as may be approved by the Secretary) within the required time, and

(b) the original copy is sent to the Secretary as soon as practicable (if the Secretary so requires).

(4) A contravention of this clause is an endorsement holder offence.

(5) In this clause—

nil fishing activity report means the form known as the “NSW DPI Nil Fishing Activity Report” provided to shareholders by the Department.