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Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
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207 Legal proceedings
(1) Proceedings under this Act may be instituted by –
(a) a police officer; or
(b) the Secretary; or
(c) a person authorised by the Secretary.
(2) In any proceedings under this Act, the authority of a person to prosecute is presumed in the absence of proof to the contrary.
(3) A fisheries officer authorised by the Secretary may appear on behalf of the Secretary or a person authorised under subsection (1) (c) in any proceedings under this Act in a court of petty sessions.