Western Australian Consolidated Acts

FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994 - SECT 103A

103A .         Accidental introduction of exotic fish into WA waters, CEO’s powers to reduce risk of

        (1)         In this section —

        intervene , in relation to fish, includes to inspect, seize and destroy fish.

        (2)         This section applies in relation to any fish that are being kept for aquaculture purposes in respect of which an aquaculture licence is not required because of section 91(a).

        (3)         The CEO may direct a fisheries officer to intervene in relation to that fish if, in the circumstances, intervention will or could minimise the risk of the accidental introduction of exotic fish into WA waters.

        [Section 103A inserted by No. 43 of 2011 s. 41.]