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Fisheries Management Act 1994
17BHow possession limits are imposed
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#### 17B How possession limits are imposed
17B How possession limits are imposed
> > (1) A possession limit may be imposed—
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> > > (a) by the regulations, or
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> > > (b) by Ministerial order.
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> > (2) If there is any inconsistency between a possession limit imposed by the regulations and a possession limit imposed by Ministerial order, the possession limit imposed by Ministerial order prevails.
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> > (3) The Minister is required to consult any relevant advisory council or advisory group about any proposal to impose a possession limit by regulation or to change possession limits imposed by the regulations.
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> > (4) In this section—
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> > Ministerial order means an order of the Minister under section 17C.
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> **s 17B:** Ins 2015 No 59, Sch 1 \[12\].