(1)  The Secretary, by instrument in writing, may appoint a person as a fisheries officer for the period, not exceeding 3 years, specified in the instrument.

(2)  The Secretary may appoint a person who is a fisheries officer, fisheries inspector or similar officer in another State or a Territory of the Commonwealth under any law relating to fisheries in that State or Territory as a fisheries officer for the purpose of this Act.

(3)  The Secretary is to issue to a fisheries officer an identity card in an approved form which –

(a) certifies the appointment as a fisheries officer for the purpose of this Act; and

(b) specifies the period of the appointment; and

(c) contains a recent photograph of the fisheries officer.

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