Part 2—Offences against regulations
4—Fisheries Management (Abalone Fisheries) Regulations 2017
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
10(6)
Licence holder taking abalone of certain class for commercial purpose where unit entitlement under licence falls below prescribed number (Central Zone Abalone Fishery)—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
11(6)
Licence holder taking abalone of certain class for commercial purpose where unit entitlement under licence falls below prescribed number (Southern Zone Abalone Fishery)—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
12(6)
Licence holder taking abalone of certain class for commercial purpose where unit entitlement under licence falls below prescribed number (Western Zone Abalone Fishery)—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
13
Licence holder taking abalone under licence using more than 1 registered boat at any 1 time, or causing etc more than 1 registered boat to be used at any 1 time to take abalone under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
14(1)
Licence holder causing etc more than 1 person to engage in fishing activities under licence on the same day—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
15
Licence holder causing etc registered boat to be transported or towed by another boat to fishing location
50
16(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of abalone taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of abalone taken under licence—
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(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
16(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
17(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
17(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
18
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
11(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of blue crab taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of blue crab taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
11(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
12(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
12(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
13
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
11(1)
Using, possessing or controlling rock lobster pot (recreational) registered in name of licensed person, registered master or agent of licensed person aboard registered boat being used under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case
50
12(2)
Failing to comply with determination of Minister made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to provide certain information to Department if registered boat is, or is to be, used under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
13(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
13(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
14
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
7(1)
Failing to check for undersize fish in consignment of aquatic resources
50
7(2)
Failing to dispose of undersize fish found in consignment of aquatic resources
50
8(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of abalone, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of abalone purchased or obtained by fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
8(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to abalone as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
9(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of vongole, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of vongole purchased or obtained by, or consigned or delivered to, fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
9(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to vongole as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
10(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of pipi, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of pipi purchased or obtained by, or consigned or delivered to, fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
10(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to pipi as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
11(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of blue crab, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of blue crab purchased or obtained by, or consigned or delivered to, fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
11(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to blue crab as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
12(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of giant crab, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of giant crab purchased or obtained by, or consigned or delivered to, fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
12(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to giant crab as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
13(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of sardines, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of sardines purchased or obtained by, or consigned or delivered to, fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
13(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to sardines as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
14(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of tuna, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of tuna purchased or obtained by, or consigned or delivered to, fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
14(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to tuna as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
15(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of rock lobster, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of rock lobster purchased or obtained by, or consigned or delivered to, fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
15(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to rock lobster as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
15A(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of King George whiting, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of King George whiting purchased or obtained by, or consigned or delivered to, fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
15A(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to King George whiting as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
15B(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of snapper, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of snapper purchased or obtained by, or consigned or delivered to, fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
15B(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to snapper as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
15C(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of southern calamari, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of southern calamari purchased or obtained by, or consigned or delivered to, fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
15C(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to southern calamari as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
15D(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of southern garfish, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to records and information, or weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, sale, transport, delivery, consignment etc of southern garfish purchased or obtained by, or consigned or delivered to, fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
15D(3)
Failing to keep records made under subregulation (1) in relation to southern garfish as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
16(4)
Contravening regulation by failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister, or failing to keep record of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
17(3)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in connection with purchasing, obtaining, processing, storage, transport or dealing with aquatic resources, or failing to provide such information to Department—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
17(3)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (2) by failing to record information in connection with receipt of aquatic resources, or failing to provide such information to Department—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
17(4)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
18
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
8(1)
Being person in charge of vehicle in or on which there are more than 300 Pipi (West of longitude 136°East)—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
8(2)
Being person in charge of vehicle in or on which there are more than 990 Pipi (East of longitude 136°East)—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
8A(1)
Person in, or within prescribed distance of, waters of the Lakes and Coorong in possession or control of 1 or more Black Bream during closed season—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
11
Person using registered device for recreational fishing failing to produce certificate of registration within 48 hours of request—
(a) if the offence is expiated
5
(b) in any other case
25
14(1)
Carrying hand fish spear, spear gun or explosive device by licensed person in specified area—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
14(1)
Carrying hand fish spear, spear gun or explosive device by unlicensed person in specified area—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
15(1)
Carrying certain devices while using scuba, hookah or other apparatus for breathing underwater—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
16
Carrying device by licensed person near lock and weir of River Murray—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
16
Carrying device by unlicensed person near lock and weir of River Murray—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
17(2)
Using registered boat not bearing distinguishing marks to engage in fishing activity of class that constitutes fishery—
(a) if the offence is expiated
5
(b) in any other case
25
17(3)
Using dinghy as tender to registered boat where dinghy does not bear same distinguishing marks (with addition of letter "T" forming part of distinguishing marks as prefix) as registered boat to which dinghy is tender—
(a) if the offence is expiated
5
(b) in any other case
25
17(4)
Owner of registered boat that ceases to be registered boat failing to remove or cause to be removed as soon as practicable after cessation any distinguishing mark on boat—
(a) if the offence is expiated
5
(b) in any other case
25
18(2)
Mutilating certain fish before fish are brought ashore or landed—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
19(1)
Removing abalone (Southern Zone) from shell other than at premises of registered fish processor in course of business of processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
19(2)
Removing abalone from shell before bringing abalone to position above water line—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
19(3)
Taking abalone without carrying measuring device—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
19(4)
Failing to immediately and carefully replace undersize abalone—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
19(5)
Possessing etc abalone removed from shell other than in prescribed circumstances—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
20
Storing or confining fish in corfs without tagged buoy attached—
(a) if the offence is expiated
5
(b) in any other case
25
21
Storing or confining rock lobster in corf without holding licence in respect of rock lobster fishery—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
22(1)
Taking rock lobster by unlicensed person in Northern Zone during closed season—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
22(2)
Setting rock lobster pot by unlicensed person in Northern Zone during closed season—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
22(3)
Taking rock lobster by unlicensed person in Southern Zone during closed season—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
22(4)
Setting rock lobster pot by unlicensed person in Southern Zone during closed season—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
23
Failing to clip tail fan of rock lobster—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
23A
Taking bivalve filter‑feeding molluscs by licensed person in Port Adelaide River estuary—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
23A
Taking bivalve filter‑feeding molluscs by unlicensed person in Port Adelaide River estuary—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
23B
Taking Murray Cod by licensed person in certain waters—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
23B
Taking Murray Cod by unlicensed person in certain waters—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
23C
Taking snapper by licensed person in certain waters—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
23C
Taking snapper by unlicensed person in certain waters—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
23D
Taking Razorfish by licensed person—exceeding daily limit:
(a) if the offence is expiated—
(i) by up to 5 Razorfish
5
(ii) by more than 5 but not more than 10 Razorfish
10
(iii) by more than 10 but not more than 15 Razorfish
15
(iv) by more than 15 but not more than 20 Razorfish
20
(v) by more than 20 Razorfish
25
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
30
(ii) second offence
40
(iii) third or subsequent offence
50
23E(1)(a)
Taking Razorfish (Pinna bicolor), Mussels (Mytilus spp) or crabs (Family Portunidae) in Germein Bay (Zone 1)—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
25
23E(1)(b)
Taking Razorfish (Pinna bicolor) in Germein Bay (Zone 2)—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
25
24(1)
Using certain animal body parts as berley (otherwise than in rock lobster pot or other fish trap) within 2 nautical miles of mainland or exposed island or reef of State—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
24(3)
Depositing or using in marine waters body or body parts of mammal, bird, reptile or amphibian—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
24(3a)
Using abalone or any part of an abalone as bait or berley in waters of the State—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
25(3)
Leaving bait net registered under fishery authority unattended after set in waters from registered boat—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
26(1)
Failing to remove from Lakes and Coorong anchors etc from nets removed from Lakes and Coorong (commercial)—
(a) if the offence is expiated
5
(b) in any other case
25
27(1)
Holder of fishery authority, fish processor or person otherwise involved in business of handling, storing, moving or dealing with fish transporting etc fish in receptacle without marking or labelling receptacle with name etc and fishery licence, fishery permit number or fish processor registration number—
(a) if the offence is expiated
5
(b) in any other case
25
29(1)
Holder of fishery authority (natural person) failing to notify Minister of change of residential or business address within 30 days of change—
(a) if the offence is expiated
5
(b) in any other case
25
29(2)
Holder of fishery authority (body corporate) failing to notify Minister of change of registered address within 30 days of change—
(a) if the offence is expiated
5
(b) in any other case
25
9—Fisheries Management (Lakes and Coorong Fishery) Regulations 2024
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
11(2)
Causing or permitting agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore when licence holder or registered master is not so engaged at the same time and agents and licence holder or registered master do not remain within 700 m of each other—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
11(3)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in taking pipi on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
11(4)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
11(5)
Causing or permitting agents to be engaged in fishing activities on boat when licence holder or registered master is not so engaged at the same time and agents and licence holder or registered master do not remain within 500 m of each other—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
11(6)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in fishing activities on boat at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
12(2)
Causing or permitting agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore when licence holder or nominated agent is not so engaged at the same time and agents and licence holder or nominated agent do not remain within 700 m of each other—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
12(3)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in taking pipi on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
12(4)
Causing or permitting agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore when licence holder is not so engaged at the same time and agents and licence holder do not remain within 700 m of each other—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
12(5)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
12(9)
Contravening or failing to comply with condition of approval—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
14(1)
Licence holder taking pipi for commercial purpose without quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
14(2)
Licence holder (other than licence subject to pipi quota entitlement) taking pipi other than for purpose of bait or taking pipi in excess of daily limit—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
14(3)
Licence holder taking vongole other than for purpose of bait or taking vongole in excess of daily limit—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
14(4)
Licence holder taking cockles in excess of daily limit—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
15
Using more than 6 cockle rakes at any 1 time for purpose of taking pipi under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
16(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) as to provision of certain information to Department if fishing activities involving taking of pipi are, or are to be, engaged in—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
17
Failing to land pipi taken under licence subject to pipi quota entitlement within State—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
18
Failing to ensure all pipi taken under licence subject to pipi quota entitlement are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
19(2)
Licence holder, nominated agent or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of pipi taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of pipi taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
19(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
20(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
20(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
21
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
11
Registered master other than licence holder engaging in certain fishing activities—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
16(5)
Licence holder taking blue crab in certain waters while unit entitlement is below prescribed number—
(a) first offence
45
(b) second offence
60
(c) third or subsequent offence
75
18(1)
Licence holder taking vongole other than for purpose of bait to be used under licence, or taking vongole on 1 day for such purpose in excess of daily limit fixed by condition of licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
18(2)
Licence holder taking pipi for commercial purpose without quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
18(3)
Licence holder without pipi quota entitlement taking pipi other than for purpose of bait to be used under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
18(4)
Licence holder taking cockles in any 1 day in excess of daily limit fixed by condition of licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
18(5)
Licence holder taking blue crab for commercial purpose without quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
18(6)
Licence holder taking sardines other than for purpose of bait to be used under licence, or taking sardines on 1 day for such purpose in excess of daily limit fixed by condition of licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
18(7)
Licence holder taking King George whiting for commercial purpose without quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
18(8)
Licence holder taking snapper for commercial purpose without quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
18(9)
Licence holder taking southern calamari for commercial purpose without quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
18(10)
Licence holder taking southern garfish for commercial purpose without quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
19
Licence holder using or causing etc use of more than 6 cockle rakes at any 1 time for purpose of taking pipi under eligible licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
20
Licence holder failing to ensure pipi taken under licence subject to pipi quota entitlement is landed within State—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
21
Licence holder taking aquatic resources other than sand crabs using sand crab pot (Marine Scalefish Fishery)—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
24(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to notify Department of certain information before fishing activities involving taking of King George whiting under licence subject to King George whiting quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
25(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination by failing to notify Department of certain information before fishing activities involving taking of pipi under licence subject to pipi quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
25A(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to notify Department of certain information before fishing activities involving taking of snapper under licence subject to snapper quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
25B(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to notify Department of certain information before fishing activities involving taking of southern calamari under licence subject to southern calamari quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
25C(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to notify Department of certain information before fishing activities involving taking of southern garfish under licence subject to southern garfish quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
27(2)
Causing or permitting agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore when licence holder or registered master is not also so engaged etc at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
27(3)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
27(4)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in taking pipi on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
28(2)
Causing or permitting agents to be engaged in taking pipi in the Lakes and Coorong on shore when licence holder or nominated agent is not also so engaged etc at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
28(3)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
28(4)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in taking Pipi on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
28(8)
Contravening or failing to comply with condition of approval of nominated agent—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
29(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of King George whiting taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of King George whiting taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
29(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
30(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of pipi taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of pipi taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
30(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
31(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of blue crab taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of blue crab taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
31(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
32(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of snapper taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of snapper taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
32(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
32A(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of southern calamari taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of southern calamari taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
32A(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
32B(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of southern garfish taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of southern garfish taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
32B(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
33(1)
Licence holder failing to ensure all King George whiting taken under licence subject to King George whiting quota entitlement are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
33(2)
Licence holder failing to ensure all pipi taken under licence subject to pipi quota entitlement are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
33(3)
Licence holder failing to ensure all snapper taken under licence subject to snapper quota entitlement are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
33(4)
Licence holder failing to ensure all southern calamari taken under licence subject to southern calamari quota entitlement are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
33(5)
Licence holder failing to ensure all southern garfish taken under licence subject to southern garfish quota entitlement are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
35(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
35(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
36
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
10(1)
Causing or permitting agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore when licence holder or registered master is not also so engaged etc at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
10(2)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
11(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
11(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
12
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
12—Fisheries Management (Miscellaneous Broodstock and Seedstock Fishery) Regulations 2025
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
10(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
10(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
11
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
13—Fisheries Management (Miscellaneous Exploratory and Developmental Fishery) Regulations 2025
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
10(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
10(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
11
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
14—Fisheries Management (Miscellaneous Research Fishery) Regulations 2025
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
9(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
9(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
10
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
9(6)
Engaging in fishing activity under licence during daylight hours or closed season—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
9(7)
Engaging in fishing activity under licence by using amalgamated gear without Minister's approval—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
10(3)
Contravening or failing to comply with notice under subregulation (1)—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
11(2)
Licence holder or registered master (Gulf St. Vincent Prawn Fishery) failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of prawn taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of prawn taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
11(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
12(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
12(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
13
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
9(a)
Causing or permitting agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore when licence holder is not also so engaged etc at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
9(b)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in fishing activities on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
10(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
10(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
11
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
9(1)
Using, or causing or permitting the use of, 2 registered boats at the same time
50
10(5)
Contravening regulation 10 by using registered boat to take aquatic resources under Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence where boat has been used on same day under Victorian licence (subregulation (1))—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
10(5)
Failing to comply with regulation 10 by failing to notify Department if using registered boat to take aquatic resources under Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence or Victorian licence (subregulation (2))—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
10(5)
Contravening regulation 10 by using registered boat to take aquatic resources under Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence, or storing aquatic resources taken under such licence on registered boat, while aquatic resources taken outside waters to which Act applies are aboard boat (subregulation (4))—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
11(2)
Registered master failing to notify Department as determined by the Minister of certain information before registered bait net is set in waters from registered boat—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
12(3)
Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence holder taking rock lobster in Southern Zone during closed season—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
12(4)
Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence holder setting rock lobster pot in Southern Zone during closed season—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
14(3)
Northern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence holder engaging, for commercial purpose, in fishing activities of class constituting Fishery while rock lobster pot entitlement under licence is less than prescribed number—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
14(4)
Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence holder engaging, for commercial purpose, in fishing activities of class constituting Fishery while rock lobster pot entitlement under licence is less than prescribed number—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
14A(1)
Northern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence holder taking rock lobster in Northern Zone using rock lobster pot not fitted with 2 escape gaps that comply with prescribed requirements without approval of Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
14A(3)
Northern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence holder contravening condition of approval of Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
15(6)
Northern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence holder engaging, for commercial purpose, in fishing activities of class constituting Fishery while number of rock lobster units allocated to licence is less than prescribed number—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
17E(1)
Licence holder taking King George whiting for commercial purpose without King George whiting quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
17E(2)
Licence holder taking snapper for commercial purpose without snapper quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
17E(3)
Licence holder taking southern calamari for commercial purpose without southern calamari quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
17E(4)
Licence holder taking southern garfish for commercial purpose without southern garfish quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
18(1)
Licence holder taking vongole other than for the purpose of bait to be used under licence, or taking vongole on 1 day for such purpose in excess of daily limit fixed by condition of licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
18(2)
Licence holder taking cockles in any 1 day in excess of daily limit fixed by condition of licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
19
Failing to ensure that rock lobster taken under Northern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence is landed whole and within State—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
20(1)
Failing to ensure all rock lobster and giant crab taken under licence are consigned or delivered to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
21(2)
Failing to notify Department of certain information if fishing activities involving taking of King George whiting under licence subject to King George whiting quota entitlement are, or are to be, engaged in—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
21A(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to notify Department of certain information before fishing activities involving taking of snapper under licence subject to snapper quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
21B(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to notify Department of certain information before fishing activities involving taking of southern calamari under licence subject to southern calamari quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
21C(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to notify Department of certain information before fishing activities involving taking of southern garfish under licence subject to southern garfish quota entitlement—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
22(3)
Licence holder or registered master (Northern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery) failing to comply with regulation 22(1) by failing to notify Department before rock lobster taken under licence is removed from registered boat, or failing to notify Department of any changes in information notified—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
22(3)
Licence holder or registered master (Northern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery) failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (2) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of rock lobster taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of rock lobster taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
22(4)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
23(3)
Licence holder or registered master (Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery) failing to comply with regulation 23(1) by failing to notify Department before rock lobster taken under licence is removed from registered boat, or failing to notify Department of any changes in information notified—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
23(3)
Licence holder or registered master (Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery) failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (2) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of rock lobster taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of rock lobster taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
23(4)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
24(3)
Licence holder or registered master (Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery) failing to comply with regulation 24(1) by failing to notify Department before giant crab taken under licence is removed from registered boat, or failing to notify Department of any changes in information notified—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
24(3)
Licence holder or registered master (Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery) failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (2) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of giant crab taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of giant crab taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
24(4)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
25(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of King George whiting taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of King George whiting taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
25A(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of snapper taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of snapper taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
25A(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
25B(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of southern calamari taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of southern calamari taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
25B(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
25C(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of southern garfish taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of southern garfish taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
25C(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
25(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
26(1)
Licence holder failing to ensure all King George whiting taken under licence subject to King George whiting quota entitlement are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
26(2)
Licence holder failing to ensure all snapper taken under licence subject to snapper quota entitlement are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
26(3)
Licence holder failing to ensure all southern calamari taken under licence subject to southern calamari quota entitlement are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
26(4)
Licence holder failing to ensure all southern garfish taken under licence subject to southern garfish quota entitlement are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
27(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
27(2)
Failing to keep copy of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
28
Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence holder failing to notify Department on becoming holder of, or on ceasing to hold, Victorian licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
5
(b) in any other case
25
29(1)
Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery licence holder selling live rock lobster during closed season—
(a) if the offence is expiated
20
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
60
(ii) second offence
80
(iii) third or subsequent offence
100
30
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
9(6)
Licence holder taking sardines while unit entitlement is below prescribed number—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
10(2)
Being registered owner or registered master of boat registered under more than 1 licence in respect of the fishery used to take sardines under more than 1 licence at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
11(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to notify Department of certain information before boat registered under more than 1 licence in respect of the fishery is used to take sardines under such licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
12(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of sardines taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of sardines taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
12(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
13
Licence holder failing to ensure all sardines taken under licence are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
14
Licence holder or registered master causing, suffering or permitting sardines to be unloaded onto boat not specified on certificate of registration of fish processor to whom sardines are to be consigned—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
15(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
15(2)
Failing to keep record of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
16
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
4(1)
Failing to ensure registered boat is fitted with approved VMS unit—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
4(2)
Failing to ensure device capable of sending and receiving email is connected to VMS unit in registered boat used to take sardines—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
5(1)
Failing to ensure VMS unit is operating at all times during fishing season—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
5(2)
Failing to ensure device capable of sending and receiving email is operating at all times while VMS unit is operating—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
5(3)
Failing to take reasonable measures to ensure registered owner is made aware of cessation of operation of VMS unit etc—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
5(4)
Failing to notify Minister that VMS unit has ceased to operate—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
25
6(4)
Contravention of or failure to comply with condition of approval relating to switching off or placing in sleep mode VMS unit—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
25
6(7)
Failing to ensure VMS unit is switched on etc before engaging in fishing activity after period when VMS was switched off or placed in sleep mode—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
6(8)
Failing to ensure device capable of sending and receiving email connected to VMS unit is switched on etc before engaging in fishing activity after period when VMS unit and device were switched off or placed in sleep mode—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
7
Failing to ensure testing of operation of VMS unit etc following servicing or repairing of boat—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
8(2)
Failing to comply with requirements of notice relating to modification or replacement of VMS unit—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
9(1)
Person other than approved installer installing etc VMS unit on registered boat—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
25
9(2)
Failing to take reasonable steps to prevent person other than approved installer installing etc VMS unit on registered boat—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
25
10(1)
Failing to ensure alternative means of communication with boat is provided (paragraph (a)), failing to ensure that Department is notified of call sign etc (paragraph (b)), failing to provide Department with details of nominated contact person (paragraph (c)), failing to ensure alternative means of communication with boat is operating at all times during fishing season (paragraph (d)) or failing to ensure directions given by fisheries officer or VMS administrator respecting alternative means of communications are complied with (paragraph (e))—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
25
10(2)
Failing to notify Department of change in name or contact details of nominated contact person—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
25
10(4)
Nominated contact person failing to immediately inform registered master of registered boat by alternative means of communication on boat that VMS unit is not operating—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
25
12
Failing to comply with directions given by Minister, fisheries officer or VMS administrator—
Regulation
Description of offence
Demerit points
9(7)
Licence holder taking vongole for commercial purpose in a vongole fishing zone without quota entitlement relating to that zone—
(a) first offence
45
(b) second offence
60
(c) third or subsequent offence
75
10(2)
Failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to notify Department of certain information before fishing activities involving taking of vongole under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
75
11(2)
Causing or permitting agents to be engaged in taking vongole on shore when licence holder or registered master is not also so engaged etc at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
11(3)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in taking vongole on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
12(2)
Causing or permitting agents to be engaged in taking vongole on shore when licence holder is not also so engaged etc at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
12(3)
Causing or permitting more than prescribed number of agents to be engaged in taking vongole on shore at the same time—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
13(2)
Licence holder or registered master failing to comply with Minister's determination made for purposes of subregulation (1) by failing to record information in respect of catch and disposal of vongole taken under licence, failing to provide such information to Department, or failing to comply with Minister's requirements as to weighing, storing, placement, sealing, tagging, transport, delivery, consignment etc of vongole taken under licence—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
13(3)
Failing to keep records as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
14
Licence holder failing to ensure all vongole taken under licence are delivered or consigned to registered fish processor—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case—
(i) first offence
45
(ii) second offence
60
(iii) third or subsequent offence
75
15(1)
Failing to provide return to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
15(2)
Failing to keep record of return provided to Department as determined by Minister—
(a) if the offence is expiated
15
(b) in any other case
50
16
Failing to keep records in good condition etc or failing to produce records for inspection by fisheries officer—
(a) if the offence is expiated
10
(b) in any other case
50
Legislative history
Notes
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Legislation revoked by principal regulations
The Fisheries Management (Demerit Points) Regulations 2017 revoked the following:
Fisheries Management (Demerit Points) Regulations 2009
Principal regulations and variations
New entries appear in bold.
Year
No
Reference
Commencement
2017
223
Gazette 8.8.2017 p3186
15.1.2018: r 2
2019
35
Gazette 26.4.2019 p1141
26.4.2019: r 2
2020
69
Gazette 21.5.2020 p2466
21.5.2020: r 2
2020
299
Gazette 19.11.2020 p5102
19.3.2021: r 2
2021
91
Gazette 24.6.2021 p2353
1.7.2021: r 2
2021
107
Gazette 1.7.2021 p2614
1.7.2021: r 2
2022
18
Gazette 17.2.2022 p504
17.2.2022: r 2
2022
80
Gazette 8.9.2022 p5895
15.9.2022: r 2
2023
22
Gazette 20.4.2023 p836
1.5.2023: r 2
2023
25
Gazette 20.4.2023 p844
1.7.2023: r 2
2023
72
Gazette 27.7.2023 p2385
1.11.2023: r 2
2024
56
Gazette 27.6.2024 p1912
1.7.2024: r 2
2024
123
Gazette 12.12.2024 p4658
1.1.2025: r 2
2025
96
Gazette 21.8.2025 p3488
1.9.2025: r 2
2025
148
Gazette 18.12.2025 p4974
22.12.2025: r 2
Provisions varied
New entries appear in bold.
Entries that relate to provisions that have been deleted appear in italics.
Provision
How varied
Commencement
r 2
omitted under Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002
26.4.2019
Sch 1
Pt 1
cl 1
amended by 148/2025 r 3(1)
22.12.2025
cl 2
varied by 35/2019 r 4(1)
26.4.2019
varied by 69/2020 r 4(1)
21.5.2020
substituted by 299/2020 r 4
19.3.2021
varied by 91/2021 r 4(1)
1.7.2021
varied by 107/2021 r 4(1)—(14)
1.7.2021
amended by 22/2023 r 3(1), (2)
1.5.2023
amended by 25/2023 r 3(1)—(4)
1.7.2023
amended by 123/2024 r 3(1)—(8)
1.1.2025
cl 3
amended by 123/2024 r 3(9)
1.1.2025
Pt 2
cl 7
varied by 91/2021 r 4(2)
1.7.2021
cl 8
varied by 35/2019 r 4(2)
26.4.2019
varied by 69/2020 r 4(2)
21.5.2020
varied by 107/2021 r 4(15)
1.7.2021
amended by 18/2022 r 3(1), (2)
17.2.2022
amended by 80/2022 r 3
15.9.2022
amended by 22/2023 r 3(3)
1.5.2023
amended by 123/2024 r 3(10)—(12)
1.1.2025
amended by 148/2025 r 3(2)
22.12.2025
cl 9
substituted by 56/2024 r 3
1.7.2024
cl 10
varied by 91/2021 r 4(3)—(23)
1.7.2021
amended by 123/2024 r 3(13)
1.1.2025
cl 12
heading amended by 96/2025 r 3(1)
1.9.2025
cl 13
heading amended by 96/2025 r 3(2)
1.9.2025
cl 14
heading amended by 96/2025 r 3(3)
1.9.2025
cl 17
varied by 69/2020 r 4(3)
21.5.2020
varied by 91/2021 r 4(24)—(31)
1.7.2021
amended by 22/2023 r 3(4)
1.5.2023
amended by 72/2023 r 3
1.11.2023
cl 17A
inserted by 91/2021 r 4(32)
1.7.2021
cl 19
inserted by 91/2021 r 4(33)
1.7.2021
Sch 2
omitted under Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002
26.4.2019
Historical versions
26.4.2019