Regulation 34 of the Principal Regulations is amended by inserting after subregulation (6) the following subregulations:

(7)  Except with the permission of the Secretary, a person who, during the open season for the taking of wild duck, is on any –

(a) wetland; or

(b) lake, dam, harbour, estuary or lagoon; or

(c) river, creek, canal or other watercourse;

must not have possession of, or use, ammunition containing lead shot for the purpose of taking wild duck.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(8)  Except with the permission of the Secretary, a person must not, during the open season for the taking of wild duck, discharge lead shot from a firearm onto or across any –

(a) wetland; or

(b) lake, dam, harbour, estuary or lagoon; or

(c) river, creek, canal or other watercourse.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.