FISHERIES REGULATIONS 1992
46DAmateur possession limits – swim bladders
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46D Amateur possession limits – swim bladders (1) A person must not, at any place other than the person's permanent residence, have possession of a swim bladder that is detached from a fish. (2) A person must not, at the person's permanent residence, have possession of more than 2 swim bladders that are detached from the defendant proves that the swim bladder was for immediate consumption by the defendant or a person in the company of the defendant. (4) It is a defence to a charge of an offence against subregulation (1) or (2) if the defendant proves that: (a) the possession was temporary while the defendant was processing the fish; or (b) the swim bladder was taken under a licence or permit entitling the person to its possession; or
Fisheries Regulations 1992 46 (c) the swim bladder was obtained from a licensee, or the holder of a permit, permitted to sell the swim bladder; or (d) the swim bladder was purchased from a retail or wholesale outlet; or (e) the swim bladder was imported into the Territory, packaged for sale to a final consumer and marked with the State, Territory or country from which the swim bladder was imported. (5) This regulation applies despite any other provision in a regulation or fishery management plan.