(1)  A fisheries officer or assistant fisheries officer, without the consent of the Minister, must not –

(a) have a proprietary or pecuniary interest in a business, company or trust that has an interest in a business involving the taking of fish or dealing in or with fish; or

(b) act as agent for a person who has such a proprietary or pecuniary interest.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(2)  A fisheries officer or assistant fisheries officer who is convicted of an offence under subsection (1) ceases to hold office on the date of that conviction.