(1)  Proceedings under this Act may be instituted by –

(a) a police officer; or

(b) the Secretary; or

(c) a person authorised by the Secretary.

(2)  In any proceedings under this Act, the authority of a person to prosecute is presumed in the absence of proof to the contrary.

(3)  A fisheries officer authorised by the Secretary may appear on behalf of the Secretary or a person authorised under subsection (1) (c) in any proceedings under this Act in a court of petty sessions.