Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00788:reg:31
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00788
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 31
Character Range: 20511–21344

31  Inspections when in port
 (1) The holder of a statutory fishing right must, on request by a person, allow the person to inspect the holder's nominated boat if:
 (a) the boat is anchored or moored at a port in a State or Territory of Australia, or at a port in another country; and
 (b) the person is authorised to inspect the boat under a law of the State, Territory or country.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
 (2) If an inspection is conducted:
 (a) at a port in a country other than Australia; and
 (b) by a person who is authorised to do so under a law of that country relating to fisheries;
the holder must, within 48 hours after the inspection, give AFMA a report on the inspection in accordance with regulation 32.
Penalty: 25 penalty units.
 (3) An offence against subregulation (1) or (2) is an offence of strict liability.