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Conservation Act 1987

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51CA: Taking indigenous freshwater fish without authority

You could also call this:

"Don't take native fish from rivers or lakes without permission"

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You cannot take indigenous freshwater fish from any freshwater unless you follow the rules in section 26ZHB or have an authorisation given under section 26ZHC or 26ZHD. If you take these fish without following the rules, you are breaking the law. You will commit an infringement offence if you fail to comply with this rule.

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Part 6AInfringement offences
Infringement offences: Fisheries

51CATaking indigenous freshwater fish without authority

  1. A person must not take indigenous freshwater fish from any freshwater, except in accordance with section 26ZHB or an authorisation given under section 26ZHC or 26ZHD.

  2. A person who fails to comply with this section commits an infringement offence.

Notes
  • Section 51CA: inserted, on , by section 26 of the Statutes Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 74).