(1)  The Minister, if satisfied that an emergency exists and after consulting with the relevant fishing body if practicable, may, by public notice, make an order in relation to any of the following:

(a) a closed season for a fishery;

(b) the closure or opening of State waters or a part of State waters for a particular fishery;

(c) the prohibition of taking, having, possessing or selling a species of fish by any person or class of person.

(2)  An order has effect, unless sooner revoked, for the period, not exceeding 3 months, specified in the notice.

(3)  A provision of an order which is inconsistent with a provision of a management plan prevails over the latter provision to the extent of that inconsistency.

(4)  The Secretary, by notice in writing served on the licensee, must notify any licensee affected by an order.

(5)  A person must not contravene an order.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 000 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year, or both, and a daily fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.