South Australian Current Acts South Australian Current Acts87—Functions of scientific observer
(1) A
scientific observer has such functions as may be assigned to the
scientific observer by the Minister under this section.
(2) The Minister may
confer on a scientific observer either or both of the following functions:
(a) to
collect data about a fishery, fish habitat or aquatic resource;
(b) to
conduct scientific research in relation to a fishery, fish habitat or
aquatic resource.
(3) A
scientific observer may, at a reasonable time while aboard a registered boat
on official duties—
(a) have
access to any part of the boat or any thing in or on the boat as may be
necessary to carry out official duties; and
(b)
receive and transmit messages and communicate with the shore and other boats.
(4) A
scientific observer must, when carrying out official duties aboard a
registered boat, have regard to the fishing activities being carried out on
the boat.