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Fisheries Act 1996

Aquaculture - Fish farmers

186P: Restriction on fish farming

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"Rules for fish farming in New Zealand"

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You cannot do fish farming unless you follow the rules. You must do it according to your registration as a fish farmer or an exemption granted by the chief executive under section 186Q. If you break this rule, you commit an offence and may get a penalty as stated in section 252(5).

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Part 9AAquaculture
Fish farmers

186PRestriction on fish farming

  1. A person must not undertake fish farming except in accordance with—

  2. the person's registration as a fish farmer; or
    1. an exemption granted by the chief executive under section 186Q.

      1. Every person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable to the penalty set out in section 252(5).

      Notes
      • Section 186P: inserted, on , by section 8 of the Fisheries Amendment Act (No 3) 2004 (2004 No 104).