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Fisheries Management Act 1991
105AAustralian‑flagged boat with fish on high seas
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#### 105A Australian‑flagged boat with fish on high seas
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person intentionally has a fish in his or her possession or control; and
(b) the fish is on an Australian‑flagged boat on the high seas and the person is reckless as to that fact; and
(c) the taking of the fish is not authorised by a fishing concession or scientific permit and the person is reckless as to that fact.
(2) The offence is punishable on conviction by a fine not more than 500 penalty units.