Fisheries Management Act 1994
34AAPurpose of fishing fees
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34AA Purpose of fishing fees
34AA Purpose of fishing fees
The purpose of fishing fees is to provide revenue to assist activities supported through the recreational fishing trust funds established under Division 3 of Part 8, including the following—
(a) enhancing, maintaining or protecting recreational fishing,
(b) carrying out research into fish and their ecosystems,
(c) managing recreational fishing,
(d) ensuring compliance with recreational fishing regulatory controls.
s 34AA: Ins 2001 No 104, Sch 1 [6]. Am 2009 No 114, Sch 1 [32].