28Interfering with equipment

28 Interfering with equipment

(1)  In this regulation –

gear means any net, implement, apparatus, device, trap, barrier, screen, tank, container, structure, buoy, float, pole, tag or other device that –

(a) is used, or is capable of being used, in connection with –

(i) the taking of fish; or

(ii) fish farming; or

(b) is the property of the Director.

(2)  A person must not interfere with any equipment or gear in inland waters unless the person is –

(a) the owner of the equipment or gear; or

(b) acting with the consent of the owner of the equipment or gear; or

(c) an officer.

Penalty:  Fine of not less than 5 penalty units and not more than 10 penalty units.