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Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
148Notice of intention to place scientific observer on fishing vessel
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### 148 Notice of intention to place scientific observer on fishing vessel
> > (1) The Secretary, by notice in writing, must give notice to the owner or master of a fishing vessel of the intention to place a scientific observer on the vessel.
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> > (2) A notice must specify a date which is not earlier than 14 days after the date of the notice on or after which the fishing vessel is not to put to sea without a scientific observer on board.
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> > (3) The owner or master of the fishing vessel may agree to a scientific observer being placed on board before the date specified in the notice.
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> > (4) The owner or master of a fishing vessel to whom a notice has been given must not put the vessel to sea after the date specified in the notice –
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> > > > (a) without a scientific observer on the vessel; or
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> > > > (b) otherwise than with the Secretary's approval and subject to any conditions imposed by the Secretary.
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> > Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.