(1)  If, in the opinion of a fisheries officer, it is practicable to return any fish seized under this Act to State waters, the fisheries officer may do so.

(2)  If, in the opinion of a fisheries officer, any fish seized under this Act is likely to deteriorate or rot if no action is taken to preserve it, the fisheries officer may sell, preserve or otherwise dispose of the fish.

(3)  A person is not entitled to any compensation in respect of any action taken under this section.

(4)  This section does not apply to fish forfeited under section 227(1)(b) and (c) .