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Fisheries Act 1996

Appointment and powers of fishery officers - Appointment of fishery officers

198A: Powers may be exercised outside New Zealand fisheries waters

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"Law officers can enforce fishing rules outside New Zealand waters"

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You can exercise the powers of a fishery officer outside New Zealand fisheries waters. This applies to any conduct, even if it did not occur in New Zealand fisheries waters. The powers of a fishery officer can be used in these situations.

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Appointment of fishery officers

198APowers may be exercised outside New Zealand fisheries waters

  1. To avoid doubt, the powers of a fishery officer conferred by or under this Part may be exercised in relation to any conduct, whether or not the conduct occurred in New Zealand fisheries waters.

Notes
  • Section 198A: inserted, on , by section 19 of the Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act (No 2) 1999 (1999 No 103).