20BShark finning and related prohibitions

#### 20B Shark finning and related prohibitions 20B Shark finning and related prohibitions > > (1) A person must not, while on board a boat in any waters— > > > > > (a) remove a fin from any species of shark, or > > > > > (b) be in possession of a shark fin that is not naturally attached to the body of a shark, or > > > > > (c) be in possession of any part of a shark. > > > > Maximum penalty— > > > > > (a) in the case of an individual— > > > > > > > (i) 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months (or both) for a first offence, or > > > > > > > (ii) 400 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months (or both) for a second or subsequent offence, or > > > > > (b) in the case of a corporation— > > > > > > > (i) 1,000 penalty units for a first offence, or > > > > > > > (ii) 2,000 penalty units for a second or subsequent offence. > > > (2) The regulations may provide for circumstances in which a person does not commit an offence against this section. > > **s 20B:** Ins 2015 No 59, Sch 1 \[17\].