Western Australian Current Regulations

FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS 1995 - REG 146

146 .         Explosive or noxious substance used to take fish, presumptions as to possession of

        (1)         Where any explosive or noxious substance has been used in WA waters without lawful excuse, resulting in the taking of fish and a person is found in possession of any explosive or noxious substance that person, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, is to be presumed to be the person who used the explosive or noxious substance.

        (2)         For the purpose of this regulation, the master of a boat on which is found any explosive or noxious substance is to be taken to be in possession of that explosive or noxious substance.