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Fisheries Act 1996

International fishing - Issue of international fishing permits

113I: Term and content of international fishing permit

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"What's in an international fishing permit and how long it lasts"

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You can get an international fishing permit for up to 5 years. The permit must have your name on it. It must also say which fishing vessel or fish carrier it is for, and any conditions it is subject to under section 113K.

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Part 6AInternational fishing
Issue of international fishing permits

113ITerm and content of international fishing permit

  1. An international fishing permit may be issued for a period not exceeding 5 years.

  2. An international fishing permit must specify—

  3. the name of the permit holder; and
    1. the fishing vessel or fish carrier to which the permit relates; and
      1. any conditions to which the permit is subject under section 113K.

        Notes
        • Section 113I: inserted, on , by section 16 of the Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act (No 2) 1999 (1999 No 103).
        • Section 113I heading: amended, on , by section 30(1) of the Fisheries (International Fishing and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 18).
        • Section 113I(1): amended, on , by section 30(2) of the Fisheries (International Fishing and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 18).
        • Section 113I(2): amended, on , by section 30(2) of the Fisheries (International Fishing and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025 (2025 No 18).