Queensland Consolidated Acts

FISHERIES ACT 1994 - SECT 77A

(1) Section 77(1) does not apply to the sale, purchase, use or possession of commercial fishing apparatus regulated under a regulated fishing apparatus declaration if the apparatus is used or to be used—

(a) in sporting activities, other than fishing; or

Examples—

indoor cricket and school sports, other than fishing

(b) to protect trees or collect fruit from trees; or

(c) for display or decorative purposes; or

Examples—

for use in shopfitting or as part of a restaurant's decor

(d) for other purposes prescribed under a regulation or management plan.

(2) Section 77(1) does not apply to the possession of fishing apparatus regulated under a regulated fishing apparatus declaration if the apparatus is stowed and secured on a boat lawfully passing through waters.

(3) Section 77(1) does not apply to the possession of commercial fishing apparatus regulated under a regulated fishing apparatus declaration if the person possessing the apparatus—

(a) is a genuine maker, dealer in or repairer of fishing apparatus; or

(b) is a person acting for a person mentioned in paragraph (a); or

(c) is transporting the fishing apparatus to or from the place where it is made, used, dealt in, repaired or stored for a person who has an authority to use or possess the apparatus.