Subdiv 3Scientific observers

Subdivision 3—Scientific observers 87—Functions of scientific observer (1) A scientific observer has such functions as may be assigned to the scientific observer by the Minister under this section. (2) The Minister may confer on a scientific observer either or both of the following functions: (a) to collect data about a fishery, fish habitat or aquatic resource; (b) to conduct scientific research in relation to a fishery, fish habitat or aquatic resource. (3) A scientific observer may, at a reasonable time while aboard a registered boat on official duties— (a) have access to any part of the boat or any thing in or on the boat as may be necessary to carry out official duties; and (b) receive and transmit messages and communicate with the shore and other boats. (4) A scientific observer must, when carrying out official duties aboard a registered boat, have regard to the fishing activities being carried out on the boat. 88—Placement of scientific observer on registered boat (1) The Minister must give the holder of a fishery authority written notice of the Minister's intention to place a scientific observer on a registered boat used under the fishery authority. (2) The notice must specify a period (commencing not earlier than the date specified in the notice) during which the registered boat must not be used under the fishery authority except while a scientific observer is aboard the boat. (3) A registered boat to which the notice relates must not, during the period specified in the notice, be used under a fishery authority unless a scientific observer is aboard the boat at all times while it is being so used. (4) If subsection (3) is contravened, the registered owner of the boat and the registered master of the boat are each guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty: $20 000.