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Fisheries Act 1996

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

212: Chief executive may sell perishable seized property

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"The chief executive can sell things that will rot or spoil that were taken away from someone."

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If the chief executive thinks something seized under section 207 will rot or spoil, they can get rid of it. You need to know the chief executive can decide how to get rid of it and what price to sell it for. The chief executive can only do this if the thing is likely to be taken away from the owner forever if they are found guilty.

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

212Chief executive may sell perishable seized property

  1. If, in the opinion of the chief executive, any fish, aquatic life, seaweed, or other thing seized under section 207 may rot, spoil, deteriorate, or otherwise perish, and the thing is liable to be forfeited under this Act if the owner is convicted, the chief executive may dispose of it in such manner and for such price (if any) as the chief executive may determine.

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Notes
  • Section 212: amended, on , by section 251(2) of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012 (2012 No 24).