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Fisheries Act 1996

International fishing - High seas fishery inspectors

113R: Powers of high seas fishery inspectors in relation to New Zealand vessels

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"What powers do inspectors have over New Zealand fishing boats?"

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You have a role in understanding the law about high seas fishery inspectors. A high seas fishery inspector has the same powers as a fishery officer for New Zealand vessels. This applies to vessels registered under the Ship Registration Act 1992 or flying the New Zealand flag.

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Part 6AInternational fishing
High seas fishery inspectors

113RPowers of high seas fishery inspectors in relation to New Zealand vessels

  1. For the purposes of the administration and enforcement of this Part, a high seas fishery inspector has all of the powers of a fishery officer in relation to a vessel on the high seas that—

  2. is registered under the Ship Registration Act 1992; or
    1. flies the New Zealand flag.

      Notes
      • Section 113R: inserted, on , by section 16 of the Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act (No 2) 1999 (1999 No 103).