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Fisheries Act 1996

Appointment and powers of fishery officers - Provisions relating to seized property

208: Chief executive may release seized property under bond

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"Chief executive can return seized property if you agree to follow rules"

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The chief executive can let you have your seized property back if you agree to a bond. You get your property back, but you must follow the rules. The chief executive makes this decision, and it is part of the Fisheries Act 1996, but this part of the law was repealed on 1 October 2012, by section 251(1) of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.

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Part 11Appointment and powers of fishery officers
Provisions relating to seized property

208Chief executive may release seized property under bond (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 208: repealed, on , by section 251(1) of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 (2012 No 24).