148Notice of intention to place scientific observer on fishing vessel

### 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. > > > (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. > > > (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. > > > (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 – > > > > > > (a) without a scientific observer on the vessel; or > > > > > > > (b) otherwise than with the Secretary's approval and subject to any conditions imposed by the Secretary. > > > > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.