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Inland Fisheries Act 1995
117Live fish returned to water
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117 Live fish returned to water
(1) If, in the opinion of an officer, it is practicable to return any fish seized under this Act to inland waters, the officer may do so.
(2) If, in the opinion of an officer, any fish seized under this Act is likely to deteriorate or rot if no action is taken to preserve it, the officer may sell, preserve or otherwise dispose of the fish.
(3) A person is not entitled to any compensation in respect of any action taken under this section.