Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK REGULATIONS 2019 (F2019L00166) - REG 60

                   A person commits an offence of strict liability if:

                     (a)  the person engages in fishing (within the meaning of the Act) in the Conservation Park Zone; and

                     (b)  the person uses more than:

                              (i)  one hand-held rod or handline; or

                             (ii)  one hook attached to a line; and

                     (c)  the person does not hold a permission authorising the fishing.

Note:          Section 2.4.3 of the Zoning Plan allows the Conservation Park Zone to be used, without the written permission of the Authority, for particular kinds of fishing, including limited line fishing.

Penalty:  50 penalty units.