41Concession holder to ensure observer is able to perform functions

41 Concession holder to ensure observer is able to perform functions

(1) If an observer is on board a nominated boat during a trip, the holder of the fishing concession must ensure that the observer: (a) is given assistance by the holder of the concession, the master of the boat and crew members of the boat; and (b) is given access to all parts of the boat; to the extent reasonably necessary to enable the observer to do anything that applies under subsection 39(1). (2) The holder of the fishing concession must not interfere with, or obstruct, the observer in the course of collecting data or samples. (3) The holder of the fishing concession must ensure that: (a) the master of the boat; and (b) crew members of the boat; do not interfere with, or obstruct, the observer in the course of collecting data or samples.