8Action to be taken with respect to taking, &c., of a whale

8 Action to be taken with respect to taking, &c., of a whale

(1)  Where a person, without contravening the provisions of this Act –

(a) takes or interferes with a whale; or

(b) obtains a product of a whale –

that person shall, as soon as practicable –

(c) [Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 64 of 2002, Sched. 1, Applied:31 Dec 2002] notify the Secretary accordingly and supply the Secretary with such particulars as the Secretary may require; and

(d) [Section 8 Subsection (1) amended by No. 64 of 2002, Sched. 1, Applied:31 Dec 2002] offer to make available to the Secretary any product of a whale the Secretary may require for the purposes of scientific research or education.

(2)  A person who fails to comply with subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.