LIVING MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1995

Table of Provisions

PART 1 - Preliminary Division 1 - Definitions and applications

• 1 Short title
• 2 Commencement
• 3 Interpretation
• 4 Meaning of fish
• 5 Meaning of State waters
• 6 Meaning of fishery
• 6A Meaning of possession
• 7 Purpose and objectives
• 8 Act binds Crown
• 9 Ownership of living marine resources
• 10 Effect of Act

Division 2 - Permits and exemptions

• 11 Exemption from Act
• 12 Permits
• 13 Grant of permit
• 14 Issue of permit
• 15 Condition of permit
• 15A Permit for conduct of research activities under arrangement
• 16 Duration of permit
• 17 Revocation of permit

PART 2 - Administration Division 1 - General matters

• 18 Function of Minister
• 19 Powers of Minister
• 20 Delegation
• 21 Consultation with police
• 22 Inquiries
• 23 Bequests and donations
• 24 Immunity from liability

Division 2 - Associations and codes of practice

• 25 Fishing bodies
• 26 Section 26
• 27 Advisory committees
• 28 Preparation of draft code of practice
• 29 Matters included in a draft code of practice
• 30 Approval of code of practice
• 31 Commencement of code of practice

PART 3 - Fisheries Management Division 1 - Rules relating to

• 32 Management plan
• 33 Rules
• 34 Fishing licence rules
• 35 Fishery capacity rules
• 35A Rock lobster quota unit rules
• 36 Entitlement rules
• 37 Prohibited and permitted fishing rules
• 38 Rules relating to vessels and apparatus
• 39 Rules relating to fish and fishing
• 40 Miscellaneous matters
• 40A Rules relating to fish processing
• 40B Rules relating to handling
• 40C Rules relating to fish and fishing
• 40D General provisions relating to rules
• 41 Rules prevail
• 41A Management plan prevails
• 42 Offences and penalties

Division 2 - Procedures for management plans

• 43 Decisions to prepare management plan
• 44 Public exhibition of draft management plan
• 45 Interim management plan
• 46 Consideration of representations
• 47 Approval of draft management plan
• 48 Notification of approval of draft management plan
• 48A Correction of management plan

Division 3 - Changes, review and revocation

• 49 Order changing management plan
• 50 Notification of changes to management plan
• 51 Period of order
• 52 Suspension of substituted provision
• 53 Review of management plan
• 54 Notification of proposed alteration
• 55 Recommendations after review
• 56 Acceptance of recommendation
• 57 Notification of alteration of management plan
• 58 Revocation of management plan
• 59 Emergency order

PART 4 - Licences, Quotas and Agreements Division 1 - Fishing

• 60 Fishing licence
• 61 Authority of fishing licence
• 62 Conditions of fishing licence
• 63 Fishing certificate

Division 2 - Marine farming licence

• 64 Marine farming licence
• 65 Authority of marine farming licence
• 66 Conditions of marine farming licence
• 66A Marine farming licence depends on marine farming lease

Division 3 - Fish processing licences

• 67 Fish processing licence
• 68 Processing fish
• 69 Storing fish
• 70 Conditions of fish processing licence

Division 4 - Handling licences

• 71 Handling licence
• 72 Authority of handling licence
• 73 Conditions of handling licence
• 74 Records and information

Division 5 - General provisions relating to licences

• 74A Interpretation of Division
• 75 Guidelines
• 76 Management plan prevails
• 76A Eligible person
• 76B Suitability of person to be eligible person
• 76C Certain persons taken to be eligible persons
• 76D Review of approval as eligible person
• 76E Licence depends on holder’s approval as eligible person
• 77 Applications in relation to a licence
• 77A Licensing agent
• 78 Grant of licence
• 78A Section 78A
• 79 Issue of licence
• 80 Term of licence
• 81 Renewal of licence
• 82 Transfer of licence
• 83 Variation of licence
• 84 Damages in respect of transfer or variation of licence
• 85 Effectiveness of licences
• 86 Section 86
• 86A Compliance with conditions
• 87 Prohibition on use of licence by other persons
• 88 Substitute licensee
• 89 Supervision of activities
• 90 Cancellation or suspension of licence
• 91 Section 91
• 92 Surrender of licence
• 92A Notification of Director, EPA of certain matters

Division 6 - Allocation arrangements

• 93 Declaration of a quota management
• 94 Total allowable catch provisions
• 95 Determination of total allowable catch
• 96 Allocation of total allowable catch
• 97 Appeals against allocations of total allowable catch
• 97A Confirmation of total allowable catches for giant crab and rock
lobster
• 98 Licence allocations

Division 6A - Rock lobster quota

• 98A Section 98A
• 98B Section 98B
• 98C Allocation of rock lobster quota units
• 98D Section 98D
• 98E Section 98E
• 98F Section 98F
• 98G Section 98G
• 98H Section 98H
• 98I Section 98I
• 98J Section 98J
• 98K Section 98K
• 98L Section 98L

Division 7 - Specified agreements

• 99 Deed of agreement
• 99A Exclusion of rule against perpetuities
• 99B Right of certain persons holding abalone quotas to transfer to new
deed of agreement
• 99C Fee payable under new deed of agreement
• 100 Commercially protected fish
• 101 Section 101
• 102 Section 102
• 103 Section 103

PART 5 - Protection of Marine Areas and Habitats Division 1 -

• 104 Rules

Division 2 - Marine resources protected areas

• 105 Marine resources protected area
• 106 Marine resources protected area management plan
• 107 Public exhibition of draft marine resources protected area management
plan
• 108 Restriction on powers under other Act
• 109 Consideration of representations
• 110 Approval of draft marine resources protected area management plan
• 111 Notification of approval of draft marine resources protected area
management plan
• 112 Marine resources protected area
• 113 Compliance with marine management plan
• 114 Inconsistent management plan
• 115 Managing authority for marine resources protected area
• 116 Functions of managing authority
• 117 Powers of managing authority

Division 3 - Habitat protection plans

• 118 Habitat protection plan
• 119 Public exhibition of habitat protection plan
• 120 Approval of habitat protection plan
• 121 Amendment of habitat protection plan
• 122 Approval of amended habitat protection plan
• 123 Revocation of habitat protection plan
• 124 Inconsistency of habitat protection plan

Division 4 - Release and importation of fish

• 125 Release into waters
• 126 Importation of live fish

Division 5 - Noxious fish

• 127 Declaration of noxious fish
• 128 Sale of noxious fish
• 129 Possession of noxious fish
• 130 Destruction of noxious fish

Division 6 - General provisions

• 131 Prohibition of certain activities
• 132 Approvals for activities
• 133 Conditions of approval
• 134 Revocation of approval
• 135 Protection of species
• 136 Notice to restore fish habitat
• 137 Minister may take action
• 138 Activities causing detrimental effect
• 139 Protection of marine plant
• 140 Conflict of power

PART 6 - Research, Records and Development Division 1 - Research

• 141 Research into living marine resources
• 142 Research priorities and co-operation
• 143 Research areas

Division 2 - Records

• 144 Collection of information
• 145 Records
• 145A Approval of electronic record system
• 145B Submission of documents electronically

Division 3 - Scientific observer scheme

• 146 Scientific observer scheme
• 147 Scientific observers
• 148 Notice of intention to place scientific observer on fishing vessel
• 149 Powers of scientific observer
• 150 Functions of scientific observer
• 151 Food and accommodation

PART 7 - Joint Management of Certain Fisheries Division 1 - Joint

• 152 Management of fishery by Joint Authority
• 153 General functions and powers of Joint Authority
• 154 Powers relating to licence
• 155 Delegation
• 156 Termination of arrangement
• 157 Application of provisions relating to offences
• 158 Report of a Joint Authority
• 159 Documents
• 160 Judicial notice of membership of Joint Authority

Division 2 - Arrangements with Commonwealth

• 161 Arrangements with Commonwealth

Division 3 - Agreements with Commonwealth and other States

• 162 Agreements with Commonwealth and other States

Division 4 - General

• 163 Non-application of Part

PART 8 - Fisheries Officers Division 1 - Appointment of fisheries

• 164 Appointment of fisheries officer
• 165 Appointment of assistant fisheries officer
• 166 Production of identity card
• 167 Return of identity card
• 168 Interests of fisheries officers

Division 2 - General powers

• 169 Limited police powers
• 170 Police officer
• 171 Naval officer
• 172 Assistant fisheries officer
• 173 Minimising damage

Division 3 - Entry, inspection and search

• 174 Entry and inspection of land and premises
• 175 Search of non-residential premises
• 176 Search of residential premises
• 177 Entry and search of train and aircraft
• 178 Entry into waters
• 179 Search of place

Division 4 - Vessels and vehicles

• 180 Boarding and searching vessel
• 181 Stopping vessel or vehicle
• 182 Securing vessel, vehicle, land and premises
• 183 Detaining vessel
• 184 Use of vessel or vehicle
• 185 Fisheries officer on board vessel
• 186 Pursuit of vessel or person

Division 5 - Miscellaneous powers

• 187 Examination of fish
• 188 Apparatus and equipment
• 189 Opening and unlocking vessel, door or container
• 190 Production of things
• 191 Production of records and documents
• 192 Production of authorisation
• 193 Photographs, sketches, measurements and recordings
• 194 Examination and inquiry
• 195 Assistance
• 196 Information requirements

Division 6 - Warrants

• 197 Application and issue of warrant
• 198 Urgent situations

Division 7 - Arrest and seizure

• 199 Arrest
• 200 Seizure of fish, vessels and other things
• 201 Seizure of abandoned apparatus and fish
• 202 Interference with seized property

Division 8 - Offences

• 203 Offences against fisheries officer
• 204 Contravention of requirement, direction or signal
• 205 Refusing search
• 206 Impersonation of fisheries officer

PART 9 - Enforcement Division 1 - General provisions

• 207 Legal proceedings
• 208 Limitation of time for complaints
• 209 Defence for accidental taking of fish

Division 2 - Responsibilities of certain persons

• 210 Liability of master of vessel
• 211 Liability of employer
• 212 Liability of person concerned in management of body corporate
• 213 Liability of holder of authorisation regarding offence by agent
• 213A Liability of holder of licence regarding offence by supervisor
• 214 Liability of supervisors

Division 3 - Evidentiary provisions

• 215 Proof of certain facts
• 215A Service, &c., of documents, records and other information
• 216 Evidence relating to place and fish
• 217 Evidence vessel was a foreign boat
• 218 Evidence of contents of package
• 219 Proof fish were taken for sale
• 220 Presumption of purpose of sale
• 221 Certificates relating to licensing and statistical matters
• 222 Evidence of scientific matters
• 223 Accuracy of measuring equipment
• 224 Amendments

Division 4 - Forfeiture

• 225 Forfeiture on conviction
• 226 Forfeiture on acceptance of infringement notice
• 227 Forfeiture on seizure
• 228 Forfeiture if owner is not found
• 229 Sale or disposal
• 230 Application to buy a forfeited thing
• 231 Release of seized property
• 232 Return of seized things
• 233 Live fish returned to water

Division 5 - Infringement notices

• 234 Infringement notices
• 235 Payments into Public Account
• 236 Section 236
• 237 Section 237
• 238 Section 238
• 239 Section 239
• 240 Section 240
• 241 Section 241

Division 6 - Demerit points

• 242 Allocation of demerit points on conviction
• 243 Section 243
• 244 Allocation of demerit points
• 245 Period for which demerit points remain in force
• 246 Permanent disqualification from obtaining licence
• 246A Temporary disqualification from obtaining licence
• 247 Accumulation of demerit points suspends licence, &c.
• 248 Transfer of demerit points
• 249 Section 249
• 250 Section 250

Division 7 - Control orders

• 251 Application for control order
• 252 Draft control order
• 253 Issue of control order
• 254 Variation or revocation of control order

Division 8 - Miscellaneous offences

• 255 Use of explosives and substances
• 255A Possession and use of trawl nets
• 256 Interfering with fishing
• 257 Interfering with apparatus
• 258 Use of foreign boat
• 259 Foreign boat equipped with apparatus
• 260 Interfering with licensee
• 261 Permitting use of premises
• 262 Possession, purchase or sale of illegally taken fish
• 263 False and misleading statements

Division 9 - Indictable offences

• 263A Prosecution of offences
• 264 Unlawful possession of fish
• 264A Trafficking in fish
• 265 False or misleading records
• 266 Application of certain Act

Division 10 - Special penalties

• 267 Illegally taking or possessing fish, &c.
• 268 Illegal use of apparatus
• 269 Value of fish

PART 10 - Miscellaneous Division 1 - Disease and pests

• 270 Biosecurity – dealing with marine pests and diseases
• 271 Order relating to diseased areas
• 272 Requirements made by order
• 273 Notification of order

Division 1A - Electronic decision making

• 273A Interpretation
• 273B Approval of computer program
• 273C Replacing an electronic decision
• 273D Evidence of whether computer is functioning correctly

Division 2 - Fees, charges and royalties

• 274 Fees, charges and royalties
• 275 Variation of fees, charges and royalties
• 276 Recovery of unpaid fees, charges and royalties
• 277 Payments into Public Account
• 278 Account for fees, charges and royalties
• 279 Industry levy

Division 3 - Reviews of decisions

• 280 Notification of right of review
• 281 Application for review of decision
• 282 Review of decision
• 283 Appeal to Appeal Tribunal
• 284 Validity of decision

Division 4 - Regulations

• 285 Regulations in general
• 286 Regulations relating to vessels
• 287 Regulations relating to fish processing
• 288 Regulations relating to handling
• 289 Regulations relating to marine resources protected areas
• 290 Regulations relating to fish habitats
• 291 Regulations relating to noxious fish
• 292 Regulations relating to arrangements
• 293 Regulations relating to disease
• 294 Regulations relating to fees, charges and royalties
• 295 Regulations relating to fish and fishing
• 296 Regulations relating to miscellaneous matters

Division 5 - Miscellaneous matters

• 297 Evidence
• 298 Register
• 298A Application to magistrate for correction of demerit points entry in
register
• 299 Rewards to informers
• 300 Compensation not payable
• 301 Whole weight of fish
• 302 Section 302
• 303 Identification of boundaries
• 304 Disclosure of interest by employees
• 305 Fish taken commercially
• 306 Section 306
• 307 Orders not statutory rules
• 308 Savings and transitionals
• 309 Repeals
• 310 Section 310
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