Inland Fisheries Act 1995
169Taking prohibited action
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169 Taking prohibited action
(1) [Section 169 Subsection (1) amended by No. 101 of 1999, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Mar 2000] A person may apply to the Director for a permit to take any action prohibited under this Act for any of the following purposes:
(a) scientific research;
(b) the promotion of fishing;
(c) the development of fisheries;
(d) the development of fishing technology;
(e) educational and community awareness programs;
(f) fish stock depletion or enhancement;
(g) the collection, keeping, breeding, hatching or cultivating of freshwater fish;
(h) [Section 169 Subsection (1) amended by No. 101 of 1999, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Mar 2000] sport or recreation purposes by a person who, in the opinion of the Director, would otherwise be unable by reason of that person's disability to engage in fishing by methods permitted under this Act;
(i) any other approved purpose.
(2) A person is to apply for an exemption permit in accordance with section 170 .