Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK REGULATIONS 2019 (F2019L00166) - REG 61

                   A person commits an offence of strict liability if:

                     (a)  the person engages in fishing (within the meaning of the Act) or collecting (within the ordinary meaning of the expression) in the Marine National Park Zone; and

                     (b)  the fishing or collecting is not for a purpose set out in paragraph 2.7.3(b) of the Zoning Plan; and

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

Note:          Paragraph 2.7.3(b) of the Zoning Plan allows the Marine National Park Zone to be used, without the written permission of the Authority, for activities otherwise permitted by the section or in accordance with an accredited traditional use of marine resources agreement and any requirements relating to the operation of that agreement prescribed in this instrument.

Penalty:  50 penalty units.