75Entry into fishery

75 Entry into fishery

(1)  An officer may enter a registered private fishery to –

(a) inspect the fishery; and

(b) sample, treat, remove or destroy any diseased or unhealthy fish.

(2)  An officer may order the owner of a registered private fishery to –

(a) cause any diseased or unhealthy fish to be treated, removed or destroyed; or

(b) cause the fishery to be drained and cleaned.

(3)  A person must comply with an order under subsection (2) within any period specified in the order.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units and a daily fine not exceeding 1 penalty unit.