275JDefinitions

275J Definitions

275J Definitions

(1) In this Division—

charter fishing activity has the same meaning as in Part 4A.

observation authority—see section 275M.

relevant fishing activity means—

(a) a commercial fishing activity, or

(b) a charter fishing activity.

scientific observer means a person for the time being appointed under this Division as a scientific observer under the scientific observer program.

scientific observer program means the program referred to in section 275K.

(2) In this Division, a reference to the relevant fishing activities of a person includes a reference to the following—

(a) any relevant fishing activities that take place under the guidance, supervision or with the assistance of the person,

(b) any relevant fishing activities that take place on a boat while the person is master of the boat or on board the boat (whether or not the person is involved in the activities).

(3) Accordingly, a power conferred by this Division to observe the relevant fishing activities of a person includes a power to observe the activities referred to in subsection (2).

pt 9, div 4B (ss 275J–275T): Ins 2015 No 59, Sch 1 [132].