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Fisheries Act 1996

Appointment and powers of fishery officers - Provisions relating to exercise of powers

217: Fishery officer to provide identification

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"Fishery officers must show you their ID when using their powers"

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When a fishery officer is using a power given by this Act, you can ask them to identify themselves. They must tell you who they are and show you proof that they are a fishery officer. This is so you know they have the right to be doing what they are doing, and you can check the link to the Act for more information.

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Part 11Appointment and powers of fishery officers
Provisions relating to exercise of powers

217Fishery officer to provide identification

  1. A fishery officer or high seas fishery inspector exercising any power conferred by this Act shall identify himself or herself and produce evidence that he or she is a fishery officer or high seas fishery inspector to any person on or in the land, vehicle, vessel, premises, or place, or claiming an interest in the things on or in or in respect of which the power is exercised, who questions the right of the fishery officer or high seas fishery inspector to exercise that power.

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Notes
  • Section 217: amended, on , by section 20 of the Fisheries Act 1996 Amendment Act (No 2) 1999 (1999 No 103).