FISHERIES ACT 1994 - SECT 146
Boarding of boats and entry of vehicles generally
FISHERIES ACT 1994 - SECT 146
Boarding of boats and entry of vehicles generally
146 Boarding of boats and entry of vehicles generally
(1) An inspector may board a boat or enter a vehicle if the boarding or
entry—
(a) is made with the consent of the owner or person in control of the
boat or vehicle; or
(b) is permitted by a warrant; or
(c) is made under
subsection (2) , (3) or (5) .
(2) An inspector may board a boat to find out
whether this Act is being complied with.
(3) An inspector may enter a vehicle
to find out whether this Act is being complied with if the inspector believes,
on reasonable grounds, the vehicle—
(a) is being, or has just been, used in
connection with a fishing activity; or
(b) contains fish being transported
for sale or another commercial purpose.
(4) Subsection (3) does not apply
to—
(a) a caravan; or
(b) another vehicle used, or reasonably expected to
be used, predominantly for residential purposes, including for temporary
periods.
(5) An inspector may board a boat or enter a vehicle if the
inspector suspects, on reasonable grounds—
(a) the boat or vehicle is being,
or has been, used in the commission of an offence against this Act; or
(b)
the boat or vehicle, or a thing in or on the boat or vehicle, may provide
evidence of the commission of an offence against this Act.
