Commonwealth Numbered Acts

Fishing Legislation Amendment Act 1985 No. 29 of 1985 - SECT 40

40. Section 43 of the Principal Act is amended-

   (a)  by inserting in paragraphs (1) (b), (c) and (ca) ", without reasonable
excuse," after " shall not";

   (b)  by omitting from sub-section (1) "$1,000 or imprisonment for 6 months"
        and substituting "$2,000 or imprisonment for 12 months, or both"; and

   (c)  by omitting from sub-section (2) all the words after "conviction," and
        substituting the following word and paragraphs:



"by-

   (c)  if the person is a natural person-a fine not exceeding $5,000 or
        imprisonment for a period not exceeding 2 years, or both; or

   (d)  if the person is a body corporate-a fine not exceeding $25,000".