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{\title TERRITORIAL SEA AND EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE ACT}{\author sam_f}{\operator freriks_k}{\creatim\yr2009\mo3\dy26\hr16}{\revtim\yr2009\mo4\dy16\hr10\min17}{\version14}{\edmins67}{\nofpages31}{\nofwords8920}{\nofchars50848}{\*\company USP}
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 TERRITORIAL SEA AND EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE ACT}{\b\f0\insrsid15422363  }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 1996}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 

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\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 1 Short title
\par 2 Interpretation
\par 3 Reference to money amounts}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
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\par TERRITORIAL SEA
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\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 4 Territorial sea
\par 5 Internal waters
\par 6 Baseline of territorial sea
\par 7 Foreshore, bed of internal waters, and}{\f0\insrsid15422363  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 territorial sea vested in Crown
\par 8 Official chart
\par 9 Permanent harbour works}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
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\par EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE
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\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 10 Exclusive Economic Zone}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
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\par APPLICATION
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\par FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
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\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 12 Designated fisheries
\par 13 Management and development plans
\par 14 Variation of management and}{\f0\insrsid15422363  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 development plan
\par 15 Exemptions
\par 16 Revocation of management and}{\f0\insrsid15422363  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 development plan
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\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 18 Unauthorised fishing prohibited
\par 19 Prohibited fishing methods
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\par 21 Evidentiary certificate
\par 21A Release of protected fish}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
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\par ACCESS AGREEMENTS
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\par 23 Licenses taken to have been issued under}{\f0\insrsid15422363  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 this Act
\par 24 Persons may act on behalf of the
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\par LICENSING
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\par 51 Court\rquote s power of forfeiture
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\par REGULATIONS
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an exclusive economic zone for Niue adjacent to the territorial sea, and in the}{\b\f0\insrsid15422363  }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 exercise of the sovereign rights of Niue to make provision for the exploration}{\b\f0\insrsid15422363  }{
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\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 This is the Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1996.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid15422363\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 body corporate}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means a body corporate resident on Niue;}{
\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid15422363\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 commercial fishing}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means taking fish for sale;}{
\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid15422363\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 designated fishery}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means any fishery designated u
nder section 12;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid15422363\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Director}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means the Director of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid15422363\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 driftnet}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means a gillnet or other net which is more than 2.5 kilometres in}{\f0\insrsid15422363  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 length, the purpose of which is to enmesh, entrap, or entangle fish;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid15422363\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 driftnet fishing}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means fishing with a driftnet;}{
\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid15422363\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 exclusive economic zone}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means the exclusive economic zone of Niue}{\f0\insrsid15422363  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 described in section 10;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid15422363\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15422363 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fish}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means any aquatic plant or animal, whether piscine or not, and}{\f0\insrsid15422363  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 includes any oyster or other mollusc, crustacean (including uga), coral,}{\f0\insrsid15422363  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 sponge, holothurian (beche-de-mer), or other echinoderm, turtle and}{\f0\insrsid15422363  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 marine mammal, and include their eggs, spawn, spat and juvenile}{\f0\insrsid15422363  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 stages;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid15422363\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fisheries officer}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means a fisheries officer appointed by the Niue Public}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Service Commission and responsible to the Director;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fishery}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means one or more stocks of fish or any fishing operation based}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 on those stocks which can be created as a unit for the purposes of}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
conservation and management;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fishery waters}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means all \endash }{\f0\insrsid9725532 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) The internal waters of Niue (including lagoons);}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) The territorial sea of Niue; and}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) The exclusive economic zone;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fishing}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means activity that is either \endash }{
\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Searching for, catching, taking or harvesting fish;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) The attempted searching for, catching, taking or harvesting of fish;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Engaging in any activity which can reasonably be expected to result}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
in the locating, catching, taking or harvesting of fish;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Placing, searching for or recovering any fish, aggregating device or}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 associate
d equipment including radio beacons;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) Fish processing within the fishery waters;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (f) }{\f0\insrsid6832332\charrsid12257605 Transhipment}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  within the fishery waters;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (g) Any operation at sea in support of or in preparation for any activity}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
described in this paragraph;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (h) The use of any fishing craft in relation to any activity described in}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
this definition;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (i) Any related activity; or}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (j) The use of any vehicle, vessel or aircraft, for any activity described}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
in this paragraph, except for emergencies involving the health or}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 safety of crew members or the safety of the vessel;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid4939071\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fishing craft}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means any vessel, aircraft, hovercraft, submersible craft, or}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 other craft, of whatever size, that is capable of being used for fishing}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
but, shall not include any vessel that is 5 metres or less in overall length;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fishing gear}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means any equipment, implement, or other thing that can}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 be used in the act of fishing, including any fishing net, rope, line, float,}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
trap, hook, winch, fishing craft or vessel;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fish processing}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means 
the producing of any substance or article from}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fish by any method and includes the cutting up, dismembering,}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
cleaning, sorting, loining, freezing, canning, salting and preserving of}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fish;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fish processing establishment}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means a place (other than a licensed fishing}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 craft) where fish are canned, dried, gutted, salted, iced, chilled, frozen}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
or otherwise processed for sale on or outside Niue;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 foreshore}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means all the land between the high water line at mean-high}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 water spring tides and the low water line at mean-low-water spring}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 tides;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\i\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Gazette}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means any periodical printed publication circulating in Niue such}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 as the Niue Star;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 highly migratory species}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means species that, in the course of their life}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 cycle, migrate over great distances of ocean;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 low-water mark}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 has the meaning assigned to it by section 8(1);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 master}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
, in relation to any fishing craft, means the person for the time}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 being having command or charge, or apparent command or charge of}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
the craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 median line}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  as between Niue and any ot
her country, means a line every}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 point of which is equidistant from the nearest points of the baseline of}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
the territorial sea of Niue and the corresponding baseline of that other}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 country;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Minister}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means the Minister responsible for fisheries;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 nautical mile}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means the international nautical mile;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Niuean}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 includes a person having the status of permanent resident as}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 defined in the Entry, Residence and Departure Act 1985 and its}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Regulations;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 observer}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means any person authorised to act as an ob
server under section}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 38 and includes any person who has any or all of the functions, powers}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
and duties of an observer under an access agreement;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 observer device}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means any device or machine placed on a fishing craft}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 in accordance with this Act or an access agreement which transmits}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
(whether in conjunction with other machines elsewhere or not),}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 information or data concerning the position of fishing activities of the}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
fishing craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 operator}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 in relation to any fishing craft includes any body of persons,}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 whether incorporated or not, by whom the craft is operated, and any}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
owner, charterer, master, lessee, or sub-lessee who exercises control over}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 any of the fishing activities of the craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 owner}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
, in relation to a fishing craft, includes any person or body of}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 persons whether incorporated or not, by whom the craft is owned, and}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
any charterer, sub-charter, lessee or sub-lessee;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 prescribed}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means prescribed by regulations made under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 protected fish species}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means the species of fish the Government of Niue}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 recognises as fish that are to be protected within Niue\rquote s territorial sea}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
and exclusive economic zone such as \endash 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (i) Cetaceans; all species of whales identified within/under the 3}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
groups Right Whale, Grey Whale, and Rorquals;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (ii) Cetaceans; All species of whales identified within/under the 5}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
groups Sperm Whale, Beaked Whale, Belugas Whale, Narwhal,}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and Dolphin and Porpoise;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (iii) All marine species of the Chelonia order which, includes all}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
species of Turtle;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (iv) Myliobatdidae; rays, all species; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4939071 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (v) Lamniformes; sharks, all species;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8263742 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Regional register}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means the Regional Register of Foreign Fishing Vessels}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 maintained by the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency at Honiara,}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
Solomon Islands;}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 related activity}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means doing anything in support of, or in preparation}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 for, fishing operations, including doing, or attempting or preparing to}{\f0\insrsid4939071  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 do or having done any of the following \endash 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid4939071 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8263742 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Transshipping fish; or}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8263742 {\f0\insrsid11626040\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8263742 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Storing, processing or transporting fish at any time before the fish}{\f0\insrsid11626040  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
is or are brought on land; or}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8263742 {\f0\insrsid11626040\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8263742 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Refuelling or supplying fishing craft; or}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8263742 {\f0\insrsid11626040\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8263742 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Performing activities in support of fishing operations;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8263742 {\f0\insrsid11626040\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13652616 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 surveillance officer}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means any officer of a vessel or aircraft used for the}{\f0\insrsid11626040  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 enforcement of this Act, whether or not the officer is a Niuean and}{\f0\insrsid13652616  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
whether or not the vessel or aircraft is registered in Niue;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13652616 {\f0\insrsid13652616 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13652616 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 territorial sea}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means the area of the sea defined in section 4;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13652616 {\f0\insrsid13652616 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13652616 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 transshipment}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means transferring any fish or fish product
 to or from}{\f0\insrsid13652616  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 one fishing craft to another;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13652616 {\f0\insrsid13652616 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13652616 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 vessel}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  means any boat, ship or other water-going craft.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid13652616 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) The administration of this Act is under the control and direction of}{\f0\insrsid13652616  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Cabinet, which may delegate, either generally or particularly all or any of the}{
\f0\insrsid13652616  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 powers conferred on it under this Act.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid13652616 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 3 Reference to money amounts}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid675558\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) A reference in this Act or the regulations to any penalty or fee, the amount}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
of which is specified, or to any other specified amount of money, is to be read as a}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 reference to the specified amount in the currency of the United States of America.
\par }{\f0\insrsid675558 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) A reference in this Act or the regulations to a penalty or fee, the amount}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 of which is not specified, or to any other unspecified amount of money, is to be
}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 read as empowering the person or body authorised to specify the amount to do so}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 in the currency of the United States of America.}{
\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid675558\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid675558 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid675558 PART 1
\par TERRITORIAL SEA
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid675558\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 4 Territorial sea}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid675558\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 The territorial sea of Niue comprises those areas of the sea having, as their}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 inner limits, the
 baseline described in section 6 and, as their outer limits, a line}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 measured seaward from that baseline, every point of which is distant 12 nautical}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 miles from the nearest point of the baseline.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid675558\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 5 Internal waters}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid675558\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 The internal waters of Niue include any areas of the sea that are on the}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 landward side of the baseline of the territorial sea of Niue.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 

\par }{\f0\insrsid675558\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 6 Baseline of territorial sea}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid675558\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 The baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured shall}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 be the low-water mark along the coast of Niue or where there is a coral reef along
}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 any part of the coast of Niue, the low-water mark along the outer edge of the coral}{\f0\insrsid675558  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 reef.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid675558\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 7 Foreshore, bed of internal waters, and territorial sea vested in Crown
\par }{\f0\insrsid6186990 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The seabed and subsoil of the submarine areas of the internal waters of}{\f0\insrsid6186990  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Niue are, and are taken always to have been, vested in the Crown.
\par }{\f0\insrsid6186990 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) The foreshore of Niue and 10 metres inland from the foreshore and the}{\f0\insrsid6186990  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 seabed and subsoil of the territorial sea are, and are taken always to have been}{
\f0\insrsid6186990  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 vested in the Crown.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid6186990\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 8 Official chart}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid6186990\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) For the purposes of this Act, the low-water mark in a particular area is}{\f0\insrsid6186990  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the line of low water at mean low-water spring tides as sh
own on the largest scale}{\f0\insrsid6186990  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 British Admiralty chart for the time being of that area.
\par }{\f0\insrsid6186990 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) In any proceedings in a court, a certificate purporting to be signed by}{\f0\insrsid6186990  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 an officer of the New Zealand Naval Forces authorised by the Secretary of Defence}
{\f0\insrsid6186990  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 or a Deputy Secretary of Defence, stating that a specified chart of a specified area}{\f0\insrsid6186990  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
is the largest scale British Admiralty Chart for the time being of that area is}{\f0\insrsid6186990  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 admissible as evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid6186990 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 9 Permanent harbour works}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid6186990\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 For the purposes of this Act, permanent harbour works forming an integral}{\f0\insrsid6186990  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 part of a harbour system are taken to form part of the coast of Niue.}{
\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid6186990\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6186990 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid6186990 PART 2
\par EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid6186990\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 10 Exclusive Economic Zone}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid6186990\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The exclusive economic zone of Niue comprises those areas of the sea,}{\f0\insrsid14760066  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 seabed and subsoil that are beyond and adjacent to the territorial sea having as}{
\f0\insrsid14760066  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 their outer limits a line measured seaward from the baseline described in section}{\f0\insrsid14760066  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
6, every point of which line is distant 200 nautical miles from the nearest point of}{\f0\insrsid14760066  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the baseline.
\par }{\f0\insrsid14760066 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), where any part of the median line}{\f0\insrsid14760066  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 between Niue and any other country is less than 200 nautical miles from the nearest}{
\f0\insrsid14760066  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 part of the baseline of the territorial sea of Niue that part of the median line shall}{\f0\insrsid14760066  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 be an outer limit of the zone.}{
\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid14760066\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14760066 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid14760066 PART 3
\par APPLICATION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid14760066\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 11 Application}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid14044639\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) This Act applies to every person, every fishing craft and every vessel,}{\f0\insrsid14044639  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fishing within fishery waters.
\par }{\f0\insrsid14044639 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) No fishing craft shall be used for commercial fishing unless the craft is}{\f0\insrsid14044639  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 licensed under section 28.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14044639 {\b\f0\insrsid14044639\charrsid14044639 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14044639 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid14044639 PART 4
\par FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid14044639\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 12 Designated fisheries}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid14044639\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 If Cabinet thinks it is in the national interest to ensure the effective}{\f0\insrsid14044639  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 conservation or the efficient use of a fishery, it may, by notice in the }{
\i\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Gazette }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 declare}{\f0\insrsid14044639  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the fishery to be a designated fishery.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid14044639\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 13 Management and development plans}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid14044639\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The Director may direct a Fisheries Officer to prepare and implement a}{\f0\insrsid14044639  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 management and development plan for a designated fishery.
\par }{\f0\insrsid14044639 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) The management and development plan shall \endash }{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid14044639\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Identify the fishery to which it relates; and}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid14044639\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Set out the objectives to be achieved by the plan; and}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid14044639\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Specify the management measures to be adopted to achieve those}{\f0\insrsid14044639  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 objectives; and}
{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid14044639\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Specify what protection is to be given to the habitat of the fishery;}{\f0\insrsid14044639  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid14044639 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) Specify the limits within which the fishery may be exploited; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (f) Specify what licensing requirements (if any) are to apply to anyone}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
who wants to operate within a fishery; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (g) Specify what protection is to be given to any other designated fishery}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
(whether by way of management measures, habitat protection,}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 exploitation limits or licensing requirements) for the purpose of \endash 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (i) Ensuring the conservation of the fishery in accordance with its}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
management and development plan; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (ii) Ensuring that the objectives set out in the management and}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
development plan can be achieved;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (h) Identify new protected fish species.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\i\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 14 Variation of management and development plan
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) If the Director thinks that a management and development plan should}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 be varied in order to ensure the effective conservation or the efficient use of the}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fishery to which it relates, the Director may, in writing, prepare a variation of the}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 plan and submit it to Cabinet for approval.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) A variation takes effect when it is approved by Cabinet or at such other}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 time as Cabinet determines.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 15 Exemptions}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) Cabinet may, on application made by or on behalf of a person or a}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 group of persons, declare that a management and development plan, or a specified}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 part of such a plan, is not to apply to the person or group.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) Cabinet may make a declaration subject to such conditions, if any, as}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Cabinet thinks necessary in order to ensure the effective conservation or efficient}
{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 use of the fishery to which the management and development plan relates.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 16 Revocation of management and development plan
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 If Cabinet is satisfied that the objectives set out in a management and}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 development plan have been achieved, the Cabinet may revoke the plan by notice}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 in the }{\i\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Gazette}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 .
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 17 Offences}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) A person may not contravene or fail to comply with a provision of a}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 management and development plan that applies to the person.}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 1,000 penalty units.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) A person must not contravene or fail to comply with a direction given}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 to the person by an authorised officer, being a direction that is consistent with a}
{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 management and development plan, or part of such a plan, that applies to the}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 person.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 1,000 penalty units.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) In this section, person includes a Niuean and a resident of Niue.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid1588362 PART 5
\par UNAUTHORISED FISHING AND PROHIBITED FISHING METHODS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 18 Unauthorised fishing prohibited}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) A person shall not engage in commercial fishing in fishery waters unless}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
the person is licensed, authorised or otherwise permitted to do so by or under this}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Act or the regulations.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 1,000 penalty units and the Court may order the}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 confiscation of fishing gear.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) A fishing craft shall not \endash }{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Do anything in fishery waters that is not authorised or permitted}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
by or under international law; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Be used for fishing in fishery waters unless it is licensed, authorised}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
or otherwise permitted to do so by or under this Act or the}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 regulations.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) A fishing craft shall not, while in any area within fishery waters, carry}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 any fishing gear that is stored in a way that would allow it to be made readily}
{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 available for fishing in that area, unless the vessel is licensed for use for fishing in}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
that area or such use otherwise authorised or permitted by or under this Act or}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the regulations.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (4) If a fishing craft contravenes subsection (2) or (3), the owner or charterer}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and the master of the vessel are each guilty of an offence.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 5,000 penalty units and the Court may order}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 confiscation of fishing gear.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 19 Prohibited fishing methods}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) A person shall not \endash }{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Have control or possession of a driftnet; or}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Engage in driftnet fishing in fishery waters; or}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Use any explosives, poison or other noxious substance for the}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
purpose of killing, stunning, disabling or catching fish in fishery}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 waters; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Bring on land, sell, dispose of, receive or have possession of any}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
fish caught in contravention of paragraph (b) or (c).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) If a contravention of subsection (1) occurs on board a vessel or by use}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
of a vessel, the owner or charterer, and the master, of the vessel is each guilty of an}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 offence.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: 2,500 penalty units and the Court may order confiscation of fishing gear.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 20 Driftnets and other equipment on board vessels}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) If a driftnet is found on board a vessel, then, for the purpose of any}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 proceedings under section 19 \endash }{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) The driftnet is taken to be in the possession and control of the owner}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
or charterer, and of the master of the vessel; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) The vessel is taken to have been used for the purpose of driftnet}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
fishing in fishery waters; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Fish on board the vessel are taken to have been caught in fishery}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
waters by driftnet fishing.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) If an explosive, poison or other noxious substance is found on board a}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 vessel that is used mainly for the purpose of fishing the explosive, poison or}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 substance is to be presumed, unless the contrary is proved to be intended for use}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 in contravention of section 19 (1)(c).
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 21 Evidentiary certificate}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 In any proceedings for an offence against section 19, a certificate signed by}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
an authorised officer stating the cause and manner of death or injury of specified}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fish, or the circumstances surrounding the alleged commission of the offence, is}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 evidence of the matter stated in the certificate.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 21A Release of protected fish}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) Any person who catches a protected fish species must release the fish}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 unharmed where caught.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) Any person who fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding 1000 penalty units.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid1588362 PART 6
\par ACCESS AGREEMENTS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 22 Access agreements}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The Minister may, with Cabinet\rquote s approval, enter into a bilateral or}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 multilateral access agreement on behalf of the Government of Niue with the}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 government or governments of one or more other countries.
\par }{\i\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) An access agreement may provide for vessels owned or controlled by}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the country concerned, or by its nationals \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) To be licensed for use in fishing in fishery waters and have access}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
to those waters for that purpose; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Engage in any other related activities.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) The Minister may, in entering into access agreements, grant preferential}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 access to vessels owned or controlled by member countries of the South Pacific}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Forum Fisheries Agency.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (4) Every access agreement must \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Provide for fishing allocations at a level consistent with the proper}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
conservation and management of fishery resources; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Be consistent with any relevant management and development plan;}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Provide for the proper protection of fishing by Niueans; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Require the other parties to the agreement to take all necessary steps}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
to ensure that the vessels covered by the agreement comply with}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the terms of the agreement and with the applicable laws of Niue;}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) Require the transshipment of fish at a time and place authorised by}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
the licensing authority under the agreement except in cases where}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 a licensed group seiner carries out transshipment to its licensed}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
carrier vessel with the prior approval of the licensing authority;}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (f) Require the master of each vessel covered by the agreement to}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
maintain fishing data about fishing carried out using the vessel on}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the high seas adjacent to the fishery waters, and to report that data}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 in the prescribed form and manner to the Fisheries Officer; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (g) Provide for the issuing of licences for fishing in fishery waters, or}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
in a specified part of those waters, on terms and conditions}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 consistent with this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\b\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 23 Licences taken to have been issued under this Act}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 A licence, or authorisation issued or granted under an access agreement is,}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 for the purposes of this Act, taken to have been issued or granted under this Act.

\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 24 Persons may act on behalf of the Government of Niue in certain cases
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) A multilateral access agreement may authorise a person or body to act}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 on behalf of the Government of Niue, or to act on its behalf in the performance of}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 any obligations}{\f0\insrsid8263742\charrsid12257605 , }{\f0\insrsid8263742 duties}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605  or responsibilities (including the issue of licences).
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) Any act done by any person, on behalf of the Government of Niue}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 under an authority given in a multilateral access agreement is taken to have been}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 done by the Government of Niue.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 25 Certain provisions to have no effect
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 A provision in an access agreement has no effect if it \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Purports to operate in substitution of this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Purports to prevent the Government of Niue from enforcing}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
compliance with any provision of the access agreement; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Purports to prevent the Government of Niue from taking}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
proceedings under this Act against any person in respect of any}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fishing activity not authorised by the agreement.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\b\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 26 Related agreements}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The Minister may, with Cabinet\rquote s approval, enter into any other}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 agreement that may be appropriate for the promotion of fisheries co-operation}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and harmonisation between Niue and any other country or countries.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the agreements referred to in that}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 subsection could include, for example, agreements relating to \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) The harmonisation of minimum terms and conditions for access to}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fisheries; or

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) The implementation of multilateral access agreements; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) The establishment of harmonised joint or reciprocal fisheries}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
surveillance and enforcement measures;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) The harmonisation of joint exploration and development of}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fisheries; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) The development of observer programmes; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (f) The harmonisation of transshipment requirements; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (g) The harmonisation of fisheries conservation and management.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid1588362 PART 7
\par LICENSING
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 27 Application for licensed fishing craft}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) An application for a licence for a fishing craft may be made by or on}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 behalf of the owner or charterer of the craft.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) An application must be in writing and lodged with the Director. It must}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 include the following particulars \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) The fishing craft\rquote s name, international radio call sign, specifications}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
and country of registration;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) The name of the owner or charterer, and the master, of the vessel;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) The fishery resources to be exploited and the period during which}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
exploitation is expected to occur;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) The term for which the licence is sought;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) The allocation of the fishery resources sought;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (f) The desired area of the fishery waters within which the exploitation}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
is to be carried out;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (g) The method to be used to exploit the fishery resource;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (h) The way in which the catch or harvest is to be disposed of, including}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
particulars of the port where this is to occur and a statement}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 indicating whether the catch or harvest is to be processed and, if}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
so, in what form;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (i) The estimated costs of exploiting the fishery resources and the}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
estimated amount of the revenue to be derived from the exploitation;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (j) Such other matters, if any, as are prescribed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) An application must also include statements indicating \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Whether the vessel has at any time contravened an access agreement}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
(whether the Government of Niue is a party or not), and, if so, the}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 nature of the contravention and the action taken or the penalty}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
imposed as a consequence; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Whether the vessel is the subject of an inquiry or investigation}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
relating to an alleged contravention of such an access agreement}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and, if so, the nature of the allegation; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Whether the vessel is subject to any encumbrance, charge, lien,}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
mortgage or liability whether potential, or actual, and whether or}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 not arising out of any inquiry, investigation or legal proceeding;}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and
}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Whether the vessel has been denied approval to fish in the waters}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
of any other country and, if so, the reasons for the denial; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) Whether the vessel has had its approval to fish in the waters of any}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
other country suspended or withdrawn and, if so, the reasons for}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the suspension or withdrawal.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (4) An application must also include statements indicating \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Whether the owner, charterer or master of the vessel has}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
contravened any access agreement (whether the government of}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Niue is party or not) and, if so, the nature of the contravention; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Whether the owner, charterer or master of the vessel is alleged to}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
have contravened such an access agreement and if so, the nature of}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the allegation; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Whether the owner, charterer or master of the vessel is or has been}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
involved in an inquiry, investigation or legal proceeding as a}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 consequence of being engaged in fishing in the waters of any other}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
country, and, if so particulars of that involvement; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Whether the owner, charterer or master of the vessel has incurred}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
any unsatisfied liability or penalty or may incur any liability or}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 penalty, arising out of any contravention, inquiry, investigation or}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
proceeding mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c); and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) Whether the owner, charterer or master of the vessel has engaged}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
or is alleged to have engaged, in driftnet fishing.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\b\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 28 Issue of licences}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The Minister may, on an application made under section 27 and with}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Cabinet\rquote s approval, issue a licence permitting a fishing craft identified in the
}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 application to be used \endash }{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) For fishing (including test fishing) in the fishery waters; and}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) For scientific research in the fishery waters.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) The Minister may issue a licence in respect of a fishing craft whether or}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 not the fishing craft is covered by an access agreement which is in force.

\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) A licence shall \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Specify the particular fishing activity permitted by it; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Provide fishing allocations at a level consistent with the proper}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
conservation and management of fishery resources; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Be consistent with any relevant management and development plan;}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Ensure the protection of fishing by Niueans.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (4) In approving a licence, the Cabinet may impose any special conditions}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 that it thinks desirable to ensure the proper conservation and management of}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fishery resources, including, for example, conditions relating to the following \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) The type and method of fishing;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) The area within which fishing is permitted;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) The target species and quantity of fish authorised to be caught,}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
including restrictions on by-catches;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) The term of the licence.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (5) The Cabinet must not approve a licence unless satisfied that it ensures}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 appropriate protection of fishing by Niueans.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (6) A licence must not be issued to a fishing craft under this section, unless}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 that fishing craft is in good standing on the Regional Register.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (7) If a fishing craft is not registered on the Regional Register a licence}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
may nevertheless be issued to a fishing craft that is fully owned or controlled by \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) The Government of Niue; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) A Niuean; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) A person resident in Niue.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (8) In this section \endash }{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 test fishing}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means fishing for the purpose of testing the feasibility of}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 commercial fishing;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 scientific fishing}{\f0\insrsid12257605 "}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 means gathering data for the purpose of conserving or}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 managing a fishery.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 29 General conditions of licences}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The Cabinet may, by notice in the }{\i\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Gazette}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 , specify general conditions}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
applicable to all licences.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) A general condition is taken to come into operation on a date specified}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 in the notice or, if no date is specified, on the day on which it is publishe
d in the}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\i\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Gazette}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 .
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) General conditions applicable to all licences, whether or not an access}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 agreement is in effect, may include, for example, conditions relating to the}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 following \endash }{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Open and closed fishing seasons;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Prohibited fishing areas;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Minimum mesh size of fishing nets;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Minimum fish size;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) Observer devices;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1588362 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (f) Any other general conditions as required by Cabinet.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (4) Any person who, whether intentionally or unintentionally, destroys,}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 damages, renders inoperative or otherwise interferes with an observer device}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 aboard a fishing craft without first obtaining the approval of the Director, commits}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 an offence.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 2,500 penalty units.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 30 Variation and revocation of conditions}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) Cabinet may, if satisfied that it is necessary to do so to ensure the proper}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
conservation or management of fishery resources, add to, vary or revoke any special}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 or general conditions imposed under this Act.
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) A general condition must be varied or revoked by notice in the }{\i\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Gazette}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 .
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) If Cabinet adds a new general condition, it must do so by notice in the}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\i\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Gazette}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 .
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (4) If Cabinet adds a new special condition or varies or revokes a special}{\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 condition, it must cause the holder of the licence concerned to be notified}{
\f0\insrsid1588362  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 accordingly.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 31 Statutory conditions}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid1588362\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Every licence issued under Part 7 is subject to the following conditions \endash }{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) The owner or charterer, and the master of the fishing craft to which}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the licenc
e applies must comply with the laws of Niue;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) The performance by the fishing craft to which the licence relates}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
must at all times be consistent with the information, and financial}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 projections, given in the application for the licence.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\i\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 32 Term of licence}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) Subject to this Act and any special or general conditions imposed by or}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
under this Act, the term of a licence issued under Part 7 shall be for a period of one}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 year from the date the licence is issued.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) A licence issued under this Act may be renewed on application made}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 under section 27 before the end of the latest term of the licence.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 33 Authority to use fishing craft for certain activities}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid8263742\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The Director may, with Cabinet\rquote s approval, authorise the use of a fishing}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 craft for a specified fishing activity within fishery waters.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) An authorisation may be made subject to such conditions, if any, as the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Cabinet determines.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) The Director must not grant an authorisation under this section unless}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 satisfied \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) That it would not be appropriate in the circumstances to require a}{\f0\insrsid3543690   }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
licence to be issued permitting the fishing craft to be used for the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 relevant activity; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) That the activity will not involve catching fish; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) That the activity will not be continuing one.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 34 Fees}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) There shall be a fee payable for every licence issued and for}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 authorisations granted under this Act, provided however, where an access}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 agreement specifies the making of such payments no additional payment shall be}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 required.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) Cabinet shall prescribe the fees payable for the issue of licences and}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 shall determine the amount payable for the granting of an authorisation.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 35 Assignment of licence or authorisation}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) A licence or authorisation issued or granted under this Act is not}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 transferable, except with Cabinet\rquote s approval or under an access agreement.

\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) Any provision in a contract or arrangement that purports to assign,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 transfer or dispose of all or any of the rights or benefits conferred by a licence or}
{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 authorisation issued or granted under this Act is void.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) Each person who enters into an agreement or arrangement that contains}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 a provision of the kind described in subsection (2) is guilty of an offence.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 1,000 penalty units.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (4) For the purpose of this section, the charter of a fishing craft in respect}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 of which a licence or authorisation has been is
sued or granted under this Act, is}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 taken to be a transfer of the licence or authorisation.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 36 Cancellation or suspension of licence
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) Cabinet may cancel a licence issued under this Act, or suspend such a}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 licence for the period determined by Cabinet if \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) The licence is, or becomes, inconsistent with the requirements of a}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
management and development plan; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) The fishing craft in respect of which it is issued, or the owner,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
charterer or the master of the fishing craft, has contravened \endash 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (i) A provision of this Act; or}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (ii) A condition of the licence; or}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (iii) If the licence was issued under an access agreement, a provision}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
of the agreement; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) A payment due under, or in respect of, the licence is outstanding;}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) The fishing craft\rquote s good standing on the Regional Register is}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
suspended or withdrawn; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) The fishing craft, or the owner, charterer or master of the fishing}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
craft has been engaged in driftnet fishing; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (f) There is a driftnet on board the fishing craft.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) The owner, charterer, or the master, of a fishing craft whose licence is}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 cancelled or suspended must be notified of the cancellation or suspension in}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 accordance with the Cabinet\rquote s directions.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) A cancellation or suspension takes effect when the notice referred to in}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 subsection (2) is given.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (4) If a licence is cancelled or suspended on the ground mentioned in}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 subsection (1) (a) any fee paid in respect of the issue of the licence must be}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 apportioned, and the amount that represents the unexpired part of the term of the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
licence worked out on a pro rata basis, must be reimbursed to the person who}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 paid the fee.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 37 Appeals}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 A person aggrieved by a decision of the Cabinet to cancel or suspend a}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 licence may, within 21 days after the cancellation or suspension takes effect, appeal}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 to a Judge of the Court against the decision.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid3543690 PART 8
\par AUTHORISED OFFICERS AND OBSERVERS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 38 Appointment of authorised officers}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The Minister may, by notice in the }{\i\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Gazette}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 , appoint a person, or each}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
person in a class of persons (including a national or nationals of another country),}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 to be an authorised officer for the purposes of this Act.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) The Minister may direct than an authorised officer shall not be an}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 employee of the Public Service Commission.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 39 Powers of authorised officers}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) For the purposes of enforcing this Act, an authorised officer may,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 without a warrant do any of the following \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Stop, board and search any fishing craft to which this Act applies}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
that the officer reasonably suspects has contravened or is}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 contravening this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Stay on board that fishing craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Require the master or anyone else on board to tell the officer the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fishing craft
\rquote s name, call sign and country of registration and the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 name of the master, owner, charterer or other crew member;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Require the master or anyone else on board, to answer questions}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
about the fishing craft\rquote s cargo, the contents of its holds and storage}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 spaces, and its voyage and activities;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) Make any examination and inquiry that the officer thinks necessary}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
about any premises, vessel, vehicle or aircraft in relation to which}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 any of the powers conferred by this section have been or may be}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
exercised, and take samples of any fish or fish product found in or}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 on the premises, vessel, vehicle or aircraft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (f) Examine and take copies of any licence, logbook, record or other}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
document that is required under this Act or that concerns the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 operation of any fishing craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\i\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (g) Make, date and sign an entry in the fishing craft\rquote s log;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (h) Examine any fish, fishing gear or explosive, poison or other noxious}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
substance in or on any premises, vessel, vehicle or aircraft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (i) Give any directions to the master or to a crew member of any fishing}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
craft stopped, boarded or searched that may be necessary or}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 reasonably expedient for any purpose specified in this Act, or to}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
provide for the compliance of the fishing craft or master or any}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 crew member with the conditions of any licence, authority,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
permission or approval given or issued under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (j) Examine any observer device;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (k) Require the master of a fishing craft, or a person apparently in charge}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
of any premises, vehicle or aircraft, to produce to the officer any}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 thing mentioned in paragraph (f), (h) or (j) that is in or on the fishing}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 craft, premises, vehicle or aircraft.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) Where an authorised officer has reasonable grounds to believe an}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 offence against this Act is being or has been committed, he may without a warrant 
\endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Enter, inspect and search any premises, other than premises used}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
exclusively as a dwelling-house, in which he has reasonable grounds}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 to believe an offence has been or is being committed or fish taken}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
illegally are being stored;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Stop, enter and search, and stay in or on any vehicle or aircraft}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
which he reasonably suspects of transporting fish or fish products;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Following hot pursuit in accordance with international law and}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
commenced within the fisheries waters, stop, board and search}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 outside the fisheries waters any vessel which he has reasonable}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
grounds to believe has been used in the commission of any offence}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and bring that vessel and all persons and things on board within}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
the fisheries waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Seize \endash }{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (i) Any vessel (together with its fishing gear, equipment, stores}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
and cargo), vehicle or aircraft which he has reasonable grounds}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 to believe has been or is being used in the commission of an}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
offence or which he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 has been seized or forfeited under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (ii) Any fish or fish products which he has reasonable grounds to}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
believe have been caught in the commission of an offence or}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 are possessed in contravention of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (iii) Any logs, charts or other documents required to be maintained}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
by this Act or under the terms of any licence or permit or which}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 he has reasonable grounds to believe show or tend to show,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
with or without other evidence, the commission of an offence}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 against this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (iv) Anything which he has reasonable grounds to believe might}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
be used as evidence in any proceedings under this Act; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) Arrest any person whom he has reasonable grounds to believe has}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
committed an offence against this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) An authorised officer may, with or without a warrant or other process \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Execute any warrant or other process issued by any court of}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
competent jurisdiction; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Exercise any other lawful authority.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\i\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 40 Powers of authorised officers beyond limits of fishery waters
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 If a vessel in hot pursuit is beyond the limits of the fishery waters, the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 powers conferred on authorised officers under this Act may be exercised beyond}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the limits of the fishery waters under international law.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 41 Treatment of seized vessels}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) If a fishing craft is seized under this Act \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) The master and crew must take it to the nearest or most convenient}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
port designated by the authorised officer; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) The master is responsible for the safety of the fishing craft and}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
everyone on board the fishing craft, until the fishing craft arrives at}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the designated port.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) If the master does not take the seized fishing craft to the designated}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 port, an authorised officer, or person called upon to assist the officer may do so.

\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) If a fishing craft is brought to port in the circumstances described in}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 subsection (2), no claim whatever may be made against an authorised officer or}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the Government of Niue in respect of any death, injury, loss or damage incurred}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 while the vessel is being taken to the designated port.

\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (4) The provisions of subsections (1), (2) and (3) apply (with the necessary}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
changes) to vehicles and aircraft seized under this Act, and their drivers and pilots}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 respectively.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (5) The owner and operator shall pay the costs of any environmental}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 damage, cleaning, disposal or removal of fishing craft from Niue\rquote s exclusive}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 economic zone.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 42 Removal of parts from seized vessels
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) An authorised officer may remove any part or parts from any fishing}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 craft held in the custody of the Government of Niue for the purpose of immobilising}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the fishing craft.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) The authorised officer who removes a part or parts under subsection
\par (1) must ensure that the part or parts are kept safely and returned to the fishing}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 craft on its lawful release from custody.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) A person must not \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Possess or arrange to obtain any part or parts removed under}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
subsection (1), except for the purposes of keeping the part or parts}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 safely under subsection (2); or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Possess or arrange to obtain or make any replacement or substitute}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
part or parts for those removed under subsection (1); or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Fit any part or parts or any replacement or substitute part or parts}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
to a fishing craft, held in the custody of the Government of Niue.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 2,500 penalty units.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 43 Observers}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The Director may designate, in writing, one or more persons to act as}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 observers on fishing craft in respect of which a licence or authorisation has been}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 issued or granted under this Act.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) An access agreement may confer on a person the powers and duties of}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 an observer and may confer powers and duties on the person in addition to those}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 conferred by this section.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) An observer may board any fishing craft in respect of which a licence}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 or authorisation has been granted under this Act for the purpose of \endash 
\par }{\i\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Ensuring compliance by the fishing craft and its crew with this Act}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
and the terms and conditions of the licence or authorisation; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Monitoring any of the fishing craft\rquote s activities; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Undertaking any research determined by the Director.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (4) The operator, and each member of the crew, of the fishing craft must}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 allow and assist an observer to exercise all or any of the following powers \endash 

\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) To board the fishing craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) To gain full access to, and use of any of the facilities and equipment}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
on the fishing craft that the observer thinks necessary to carry out}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 his duties;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) To gain full access to the bridge and to areas which may be used to}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
hold, weigh and store fish;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) To gain full access to the fishing craft\rquote s records (including its log)}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
and gather any information he requires relating to fisheries in fishery}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) To gain full access to any fish on the fishing craft and to take samples}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
of them;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (f) To inspect and copy the fishing craft\rquote s records (including its logs);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (g) To disembark at the time and place determined by the Director or}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
under an access agreement.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (5) The operator must provide the observer, while on board the fishing}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 craft and at no expense to the Government of Niue, with food, accommodation}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and medical facilities as may be reasonably acceptable to the Director.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (6) An observer may enter in or on any place where fish taken in the fishery}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 waters is unloaded or transshipped, and may remove samples and gather any}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 information he requires relating to fisheries in the fishery waters.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 44 Duties to authorised officers and observers
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The master and each crew member of any fishing craft, the driver of}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 any vehicle and the pilot and crew of any aircraft must comply immediately with}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 every lawful instruction or direction given by an authorised officer or an observer.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) The master and each crew member of a fishing craft, driver of a vehicle}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and pilot and crew of an aircraft must take all reasonable measures \endash 

\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) To ensure the safety of an authorised officer or observer in the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
performance of his duties; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) To assist the officer or observer in the performance of those duties}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
or the exercise of any of his powers.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) A person must not \endash }{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Assault, obstruct, resist, delay, intimidate or otherwise interfere with}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
an authorised officer or observer in the performance of his duties;}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Assault, obstruct, resist, delay, intimidate or otherwise interfere with}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
anyone lawfully acting under the orders, or in aid of, an authorised}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 officer; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Threaten, insult or use abusive language or insulting gestures}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
towards any authorised officer or observer while performing his}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 duties or exercising his powers; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Threaten, insult or use abusive language or threatening gestures}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
towards any one lawfully acting under the orders, or in aid of an}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 authorised officer; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) Fail to comply with the lawful requirements of any authorised officer}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
or observer; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (f) Give an authorised officer any particulars which the person knows}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
are false or misleading in a material respect; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (g) Impersonates or falsely represents himself to be an authorised}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
officer, or falsely represents himself to be a person lawfully acting}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 under an authorised officer\rquote s orders or in his aid.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 2,500 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 exceeding 2 months or both.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 45 Identification of authorised officers and observers}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 An authorised officer or observer, when exercising any of the powers}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 conferred by this Act, must, if asked to do so, produce identification to show he is}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 an authorised officer or observer under this Act.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 46 Protection of authorised officers, observers and others
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 An action or other proceeding (whether civil or criminal) does not lie against}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
a person in relation to any thing done, or not done, by the person in good faith in}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the performance or exercise, or purported performance or exercise of the person\rquote s}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 functions or powers under this Act.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 47 Information must be true, complete and correct
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) A person required to record, notify, communicate or report any}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 information under this Act must ensure that any information so recorded, notified}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 or communicated is true, complete and correct.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) A person required to notify, communicate or report any information to}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the Director by or under this Act or the regulations must notify the Director}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 immediately of any change in circumstances which has the effect of rendering}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
any information previously notified, communicated or reported false, incomplete}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 or misleading.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) A person who contravenes this section commits an offence.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 2,500 penalty units.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid3543690 PART 9
\par SALE, RELEASE AND FORFEITURE OF RETAINED PROPERTY
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 48 Release of seized goods}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) The Court, may on application, order the release of any fishing craft}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (together with its fishing gear, equipment, stores and cargo), vehicle, aircraft or}
{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 other item seized under this Act on receipt of a bond or other form of security.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) In determining the value of the bond or other form of security, the Court}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 must take into consideration \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) The total value of the property to be released, including the value}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
of any catch which might be forfeited;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) The total maximum fine or fines provided for the offences charged}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
or likely to be charged; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) The costs the prosecution would be likely to recover if a conviction}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
were entered.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 49 Sale of perishable goods seized}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) Any fish or other items of a perishable nature seized under this Act, or}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the proceeds of sale of the fish or items, must be held and dealt with under this
}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Act.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) The Director may sell the fish or other items referred to in subsection}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1).
\par }{\i\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) If the Director, after making all reasonable efforts, is unable to sell the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
fish or other items referred to in subsection (1), or if the fish or other items are}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 unfit for sale, the Director may dispose of them in such manner as he thinks fit.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 50 Seized goods to be held}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 The Government of Niue must hold anything seized under this Act, and}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 any bond or security and the proceeds of sale, until \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Any relevant legal proceedings under this Act have been finally}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 dealt with; or

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) A decision is made not to start any such proceedings.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 51 Court\rquote s power of forfeiture}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) If a person is convicted of an offence against this Act, the Court, in}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 addition to any other penalty may order \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) That any fishing craft (together with its fishing gear, equipment,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
stores and cargo) and any vehicle or aircraft used in the commission}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 of that offence be forfeited to the Crown; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) That any fish or perishables caught or involved in the commission}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
of the offence, or the proceeds of sale of the fish or perishables, and}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 any explosive, poison or other noxious substance used or involved}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 in the commission of the offence, be forfeited.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) Where a fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item seized under this}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
Act, or any bond, security or the proceeds of a sale, is not forfeited or applied in}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the discharge of any fine, order for costs or penalty imposed under this Act, it}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 must be made available for collection by its owner or his nominee or, in the }{\f0\insrsid6832332\charrsid12257605 absence of}{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
 those persons, the person who appears to be entitled to it.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (3) If a fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item has been released upon}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the lodging of a bond or security, an or
der for forfeiture operates as an order for}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 forfeiture of the amount of the bond or security, unless the court for special reasons}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
fixes a smaller sum.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (4) If a fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item has been released upon}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 the lodging of a bond or security, the Court may order any defendant convicted}
{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 of an offence against this Act involving the fishing craft, vehicle or aircraft or item}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
or the owner of the fishing craft, vehicle or aircraft or item concerned (whether or}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 not the owner is a defendant) to pay the difference between the amount of the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 bond or security and the total value of the forfeited property as determined under}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 section 54.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 52 Application of bond, security or proceeds of sale}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 A bond or security, or the proceeds of sale, must be applied in the following}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 order \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) First, in paying the costs associated with the sale (if any);}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Secondly, in discharging any forfeiture ordered under section 51;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Thirdly, in paying all fines or penalties imposed under this Act in}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
connection with the fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft, or item;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) Fourthly, in discharging all orders for costs in proceedings under}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
this Act arising out of relating to the fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) Finally, in making such other payments (if any) as the Court}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 determines.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 53 Removal of forfeited goods
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 If a fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item held or forfeited under this}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Act has been unlawfully removed from the custody of the Government of Niue it
}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 is liable to seizure.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 54 Disposal of seized or forfeited goods}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) A fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item ordered to be forfeited}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
under this Act may, at the expiry of the time limited for appeal and if no appeal is}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 lodged, be disposed of in such manner as Cabinet may direct.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) A fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item seized under this Act but}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 not forfeited must be sold and the proceeds disposed of in the manner and the}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 priority specified in section 52.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 55 Liability for loss, damage or deterioration of items in custody
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 The Government of Niue is not liable for any loss of, damage to or}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 deterioration in the condition of any fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 while in the custody of the government of Niue under this Act.
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 56 Banning order
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) If a person is convicted of an offence against section 44 (3), the court}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 may, in addition to imposing any penalty, make an order banning the person for a}
{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 period not exceeding 5 years from going on or remaining on board any fishing}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 craft while the fishi
ng craft is being used for fishing in the fishery waters.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) A person who contravenes an order under subsection (1), or the master}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 of a fishing craft who has on board a person he knows is banned from remaining}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 on the fishing craft by an order under subsection (1), is guilty of an offence.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 2,500 penalty units.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 57 Removal of item in custody}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 A person who without lawful authority removes a fishing craft, vehicle,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 aircraft or other item held in the custody of the Government of Niue under this}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Act is guilty of an offence, whether or not the person knew the fishing craft, vehicle,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
aircraft or other item was held in the custody of the Government of Niue.}{\f0\insrsid3543690  
\par 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Penalty: A fine not exceeding 2,500 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 exceeding 3 months, or both.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid3543690 PART 10
\par GENERAL PENALTY AND LIABILITY
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 58 Liability of master}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Where an offence against this Act has been committed by a person on board}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 or employed on a fishing vessel, the master of the vessel may be charged with the}{
\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 same offence.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 59 Penalties}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 If a penalty is not specified for an offence under this Act the penalty shall}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 be a fine not exceeding 2,500 penalty units.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid3543690 PART 11
\par REGULATIONS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 60 Regulations}{\b\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }{\b\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (1) Cabinet may make all such regulations as may in the opinion of Cabinet}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
be necessary or expedient for giving effect to this Act and for its due administration.
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (2) Without limiting the general power conferred by subsection (1),}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 regulations may be made under this section for all or any of the following \endash 
\par }{\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (a) Providing for the conservation, management, development,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
licensing and regulation of fisheries or any particular fishery;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\i\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (b) Licensing, authorisation or registration in respect of any fishing craft}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
or class or category of fishing craft to be used for fishing, related}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 activities or any other purpose under this Act, including the form,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 issuance requirements, grounds for denial, terms and conditions,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and fees, charges, royalties and other form of compensation related}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{
\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 to the licensing, authorisation or registration;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (c) Licensing, authorisation or registration in respect of any fisherman}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
or class of fisherman, fishing gear and other equipment or device}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 used for fishing;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (d) The operation of, and conditions and procedures to be observed by}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
any fishing craft while in the fishery waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (e) The operation of, and conditions and procedures to be observed by}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
any other fishing craft which may enter the fishery waters for any}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 purpose under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (f) The catching, loading, landing, handling, transshipping,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
transporting, possession and disposal of fish;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (g) The import, export, distribution and marketing of fish and fish}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 products;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (h) The manner in which any fishing gear is to be stowed;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (i) The appointment, powers and duties of authorised officers and}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 observers;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (j) The duties and procedures to be followed by the master and crew}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
of any vessel in respect of authorised officers and observers;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (k) Rewards to be paid to any person providing information on the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
operations of foreign fishing craft leading to a conviction of an}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 offence against this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (l) The licensing, control and use of fish aggregating devices and the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
rights to the aggregated fish, and prescribing times and the}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 minimum distances from the device any vessel may fish around it;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (m)Regulating or prohibiting the use of self-contained underwater}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
breathing apparatus; and any other under-water breathing}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 apparatus other than a snorkel;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (n) Regulating or prohibiting the use of spear guns or other similar}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 devices;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (o) Registration of fishing craft and the standards and measures for}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
the safety of persons on board, and the safety of the fishing craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (p) Regulating aquaculture and access to land leased for aquaculture}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
and to the waters adjacent to the land;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (q) Prescribing the terms and conditions of leases for aquaculture;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (r) Requiring the provision of statistical and other information related}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
to fisheries;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (s) The control, inspection and conditions of operation for fish}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
processing establishments;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (t) The prevention of marine pollution, whether originating from a}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
land based source or by discharge at sea;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (u) The appointment, maintaining of and procedures for agents}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
appointed to receive and respond to process under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (v) The implementation of any access or related agreement or other}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
agreement or arrangement entered into under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (w) Regulating or prohibiting, either generally or in any specified}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 fishery \endash 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (i) The taking of coral and shells;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (ii) The setting of fish fences or nets;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (iii) The taking of aquarium fish; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (iv) Aquaculture operations;}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (v) Prescribing measures for the protection of marine life;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3543690 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (vi) Regulating or prohibiting fishing of all kinds within any lagoon}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
or any part of any lagoon, the time or times of year during}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 which that fishing may occur or is prohibited, and approving,}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
restricting, or prohibiting the equipment or methods which may}{\f0\insrsid3543690  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 be used in connection with that fishing;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid3543690 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (x) Prescribing offences against the regulations and penalties for the}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
offences, not exceeding a fine of 2,500 penalty units and, where the}{\f0\insrsid7485171  offence is a continuing one, a }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 further fine not exceeding 5 penalty}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
units for each day that the offence continues;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (y) Regulating for \endash 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (i) The implementation of an access agreement;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (ii) The implementation of any agreement to which the}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Government of
 Niue is a party relating to the establishment of}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 uniform tests and conditions as between the parties to the}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
agreement in respect of conservation, management, exploitation}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 and surveillance, and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (iii) Access to and enforcement measures undertaken within the}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
fisheries waters of each party;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (z) Giving effect to the following International Conventions upon their}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
ratification by the Government of Niue and their entry into force}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 under international law or for Niue, as the case may be \endash 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (i) The United Nations Conventions on the Law of the Sea 1982;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (ii) The Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 December 1982 Relating to the Conservation and Management}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks,}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 1995 (the UN Fish Stocks Agreement;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (iii) The Convention on the Conservation and Management of}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 Ocean (the WCPT Convention);}{\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (za) Prescribing the requirements for fishing in areas under national}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
jurisdiction of a foreign country or on the high seas or in areas subject}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 to international conservation and management measures in}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
accordance with international law binding on Niue by vessels}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 carrying the flag of Niue or nationals of Niue ordinarily resident in}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
Niue or foreign nationals ordinarily resident in Niue using vessels}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 carrying the flags of other states;}{\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid7485171 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 (zb) Implementing any decisions of international and regional fisheries}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 
management bodies of which Niue is a member or with which Niue}{\f0\insrsid7485171  }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 has agreed to cooperate.}{\f0\insrsid9725532 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12257605 {\f0\insrsid7485171\charrsid12257605 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7485171 {\b\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 61-62 }{\f0\insrsid9725532\charrsid12257605 [Spent]}{\f0\insrsid11087364\charrsid12257605 
\par }}