Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00591:section:105aa
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00591
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 105AA
Character Range: 277051–277712

105AA  Person fishing for conserved fish stock on high seas without a concession—strict liability
 (1) A person commits an offence if:
 (a) the person uses a boat for fishing; and
 (b) the fishing is for a conserved fish stock; and
 (c) the boat is an Australian‑flagged boat; and
 (d) the boat is on the high seas in a part of the conservation area for the fish stock; and
 (e) the fishing is not authorised by a fishing concession.
 (2) The offence is punishable on conviction by a fine of not more than 60 penalty units.
 (3) An offence under this section is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.