70Notice to maintain markings

70 Notice to maintain markings

70 Notice to maintain markings

(1) If, during the term of an aquaculture lease, it appears to the Minister that the markings required by this division are not being properly maintained, the Minister may, by written notice given to the lessee, require the lessee, within a period specified in the notice, to ensure the markings comply with this division.

(2) The period specified in the notice must be not less than 7 days after the notice is given to the lessee.

(3) If the lessee fails to comply with the notice within the specified period, a fisheries officer may, with or without assistants—

(a) enter the lessee’s area, and

(b) undertake the work necessary to ensure the markings comply with this division, including installing posts, signs and other structures.

(4) The Minister may, by proceedings brought in a court of competent jurisdiction, recover as a debt due to the Crown the cost of carrying out work under this section.