Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AMENDMENT (SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH) REGULATIONS 2021 (F2021L01570) - SCHEDULE 1

Fisheries Management Regulations 2019

1  At the end of section 20

Add:

             (3)  Subsection (2) does not apply if:

                     (a)  the boat is owned and operated by or on behalf of the Commonwealth, or a State or Territory; and

                     (b)  a scientific permit is in force authorising the use of the boat by a person; and

                     (c)  the person engages in fishing in the AFZ for scientific research purposes in accordance with the conditions of the permit.

Note:          A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code ).