72Costs of removal of equipment and fish

72 Costs of removal of equipment and fish

(1)  If a person fails to comply with section 71 , the Minister, without notice may –

(a) [Section 72 Subsection (1) amended by No. 61 of 2001, s. 38, Applied:19 Sep 2001] seize any marine farming equipment, debris or fish stock within the area referred to in section 71(1) ; and

(b) remove and dispose of anything seized in any manner and on any terms and conditions the Minister considers appropriate.

(2)  [Section 72 Subsection (2) amended by No. 61 of 2001, s. 38, Applied:19 Sep 2001] Any reasonable costs incurred by the Minister in exercising any power under subsection (1) are recoverable from the person who held the lease or permit referred to in section 71(1) in any court of competent jurisdiction as a debt due to the Crown.

(3)  A person who was the owner of anything seized under this section is entitled to any proceeds from its disposal after the reasonable costs incurred in exercising any power under subsection (1) are deducted from the proceeds.