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1.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12790098\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Short Title and Commencement}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) This Act may be cited as the Domestic Fishing Act 1995. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) This Act shall come into force on the 10th day of August 1995. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 2.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9909484\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid6444836 Interpretation}{ 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\li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 annual licence fee}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means the fee payable under this Act for a licence to operate a boat; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 boat}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means any vessel or sea craft whatsoever whether propelled by oars or motorised, but does not include: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 a canoe; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 a yacht not registered in Niue; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 a yacht}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 s tender not used for hire or reward; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 a commercial cargo vessel having a gross tonnage, in excess of five tonne; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2826847 a barge;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Cabinet}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means the Cabinet of Ministers established by Article 2 of the Niue Constitution; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Chief of Police}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means the officer in charge of the Niue Police Department; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 destructive organism}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means any aquatic organism, animal or any plant that is deemed destructive to any part of the marine environment by Regulation; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Director}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means the Director in charge of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Niue; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 explosive}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 includes any article of which an explosive forms part and which is capable of destructive effect by way of explosion; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 firearm}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 includes any weapon from which a missile is discharged by the force of a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 explosive substance; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 fish}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means every aquatic plant (incl uding algae, dinaflagellates, diatoms, sea grasses) or animal whether vertebrate or invertebrate and including their eggs, spawn, spat and juvenile stages and includes any terrestrial vertebrate or invertebrate animal that has marine life phase within it} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 s normal biological life cycle; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 fishing}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 searching for, catching, taking or harvesting fish; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 the attempted searching for, catching, taking or harvesting of fish;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10240951\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2826847 or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 engaging in any activity which can reasonably be expected to result in the locating, catching, taking or harvesting of fish; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 fish processing within the fishery waters; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 transhipment within the fishery waters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2826847 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6444836 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 any operation at sea in support of or in preparation of any activity described in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10240951\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 this definition; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (g)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 taking or harvesting crabs, and live sea shells along the reef flats up to high water mark including diving for liv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2826847 e sea shells and or corals;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10240951\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10240951\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10240951\charrsid12790098 (h) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 taking or harvesting, crustaceans which are carrying eggs to deposit in the sea, including the Uga, Kalahimu and Kalavi but excludes the searching for, catching, or taking of any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 destructive organism}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 . \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Fisheries Officer}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means any fisheries officer empl oyed in the Fisheries Division of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and includes the director or any person appointed by Cabinet by warrant; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 fishery waters}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 includes the Territorial Seas; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 High Court}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means the High Court of Niue; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 licence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means a licence issued under section 18 of this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 marine reserve}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means a marine reserve declared by Cabinet pursuant to section 7 of this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6577569\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 net}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means a mesh device used }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3150105 to catch fish that can be cast}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 , set or dragged, it does not include a flying fish net; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Police Officer}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means a member of the Niue Police Department; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 prohibited fish exports}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 protected fish species}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 when referring to a }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2826847 species, includes:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 a live species; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 a dead species; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 any body parts cooked in part or whole; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2826847 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 public notice}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 in relation to any act, matter, or thing required to be publicly notified, means the making of the act, matter or thing generally known in Niue by any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 practicable or customary means, whether in addition to publication in the Niue Gazette or not; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Quarantine Officer}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means any quarantine officer employed by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries or any person }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2826847 appointed by Cabinet by warrant;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 To take}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 taking}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (fish) includes pursuin g, catching, removing, or extracting from the water or laying}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2826847 hold of by any means or device;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 underwater breathing apparatus}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means scuba gear, or hooker unit, made up of a air tank, and requires the u}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2826847 se of a mask or mouth regulator;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9909484 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 vessel}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 means any boat, aircraft, ship or other sea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 going craft. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, expressions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 defined}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 in}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 the Niue Act 1966 and the Niue Constitution}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 Act 1974 have the meanings so}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 defined. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12530580\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid948542 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid2826847 Part II}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid2826847 }{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid2826847 -}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid2826847 Protection of Fish \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 3. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Prohibited Use of }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 Illegal}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Fishing Means}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) No person shall use: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 dynamite, gelignite, or any other explosive; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6577569 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 firearms, hand held power heads exempt; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6577569 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 the New Guinea creeper, commonly known as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 akau Niukini}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 , or any other poison or stupefying agent; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6577569 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 a net which has a mesh size less than a 75mm diagonal measurement other than for use as a flying fishing net;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6577569 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 underwater breathing apparatus for the purpose of taking or killing fish other than for the taking of any destructive organism within}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 s }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16537640 waters:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Provided that Cabinet may permit the use of underwater breathing apparatus, subject to such terms conditions and restrictions as Cabinet may impose, for the purpose of conducting scientific research or for the gathering of data to assist in the conservati on or management of Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 s fishery resource. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) Every person who: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 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}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500 or to imprisonment; for a te}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6577569\charrsid12790098 rm}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 not exceeding six months. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Power to Destroy Akau Niukini}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Every officer of the Department}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and every Poli}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 ce Officer acting under the authority }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 and on behalf of the Director shall forthwith destro}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6444836 y any plant or seed of a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 kau Niukini}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 , which he finds possessed or grown by any person. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16537640\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Seizure and Forfeiture}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) Any Police Officer or any officer of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries acting under the authority and on behalf of the Director or Chief of Police may enter and s earch any place or vessel and may seize and remove any explosive or other thing or substance which on reasonable grounds he suspects has been used or is intended to be used in breach or attempted breach of section 3 of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) On the conviction of a n offence against section 3 of this Act, the High Court may make an order declaring any item in section 3(1) so seized to be forfeited, and thereupon the same shall be deemed to be forfeited to the Government and may be disposed of as the High Court direc ts. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 P}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 rovisions of Niue Arms Regulations 1955 Not Affected}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the provisions of the Niue Arms Regulations 1955. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Marine Reserves and Fono for Fishing}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) With the concurrence of the village council and or the Director, Cabinet may from time to time by public notice declare a marine reserve, or a fono for fishing over any part of the reef or Niue waters specified in such public notice. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) Every marine reserve or fono for fishing so declared shall come into force on a day specified in the public notice. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (3) Every public notice issued under this section may in like manner be revoked at any time. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (4) Village Councils must advertise and place signs to the effect of a fono to inform locals and Tourists. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Effect of a Marine Reserve or Fono for Fishing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section or permitted under any marine reserve or fono f or fishing, no person shall, so long as any marine reserve or fono for fishing is in force: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9980711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Enter the area over which the marine reserve or fono for fishing has been declared, for the purpose of fishing; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9980711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Take any inorganic substance, living material, or m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4938656 atter from within any such area.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) Every person commits an offence against this Act and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500.00 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, who acts or attempts to act in contrav ention of the provisions of paragraphs (a) or (b) of subsection (1) of this section: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Provided that it shall be a defence to a charge under paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section if the person charged proves that he or she was not fishing or for t he removal of any destructive organism, or for research purposes for the gathering of data to assist in the conservation or management of Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 s Fishery resource subject to the written approval of the Director. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (3) Nothing in this section shall be constru ed to affect the rights of Cabinet, the Director, and the Chief of Police or any person authorised to act on behalf of any of those persons, to enter the area over which the marine reserve or fono for fishing has been declared for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act or of taking}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 samples of any kind or conducting any other test or examination on which the question of the continuation or revocation of the marine reserve or the fono for fishing may depend. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Bait Fishing}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) No person shall take the bait fish known as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 ulihega}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 from a bait fishing area recognised for that purpose by local village custom and during the time of day determined and promulgated by local vil}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 age custom for that particular area, or as may be prescribed by by}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 law. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4938656 T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 he time of day determined or promulgated by local village custom or prescribed by by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 law shall be deemed to include a provision that all bait fishing groups proceedings to the same general area shall depart from the shore for the bait fishing grounds at an agreed time where possible. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (3) No net, fish substance, ground or line bait other than coconut may be used to lure or catch }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 ulihega}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 at recognised village bait fishing grounds. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (4) Jigs and other bait may be used at FAD}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 s. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 10}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 Restriction}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 on Taking}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid948542\charrsid6444836 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 of Certain Species}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid4938656 }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) No person shall take, sell, trade, or export at any time or be in possession of, or interfere with any crustacean, that: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 is carrying external eggs;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9440192 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 has had it}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 s external eggs, or the egg bearing appendages removed, by any means; or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4938656 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9440192 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 is in its soft shell stage \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) No person shall take, sell, trade, export, or be in possession of, or interfere with, any Uga, crayfish, Tapatapa or clam which size is less than indicated in the Domestic Fishing Regulations. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (3) Every person who acts in contravention of subsection (1) or (2) of this section commits an offence, and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500.00 or to imprisonment for a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 term not exceeding six months,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 or to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 both}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 such fine and imprisonment. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 11.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Prohibited Exports}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) Cabinet may from time to time restrict the export of any species of fish and or their meat or body parts by regulation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) For the purpose of preventing the export of any species referred to in subsection (1) any Police Officer, Fisheries Officer or Quarantine Officer may without warrant at any wharf, airport, or other place of embarkation, search any luggage or cargo, if they have reason to believe or suspe ct that any person is committing or is likely to commit an offence against this Act and seize any such products and will be disposed of in a manner th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 y consider appropriate under Cabinet}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 s approval. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (3) Any person who contravene subsection (1) or (2) of t his section or who obstructs a Police Officer, Fisheries Officer or Quarantine Officer in the exercising of his powers pursuant to subsection (2) shall on conviction be liable for a fine of not exceeding $500 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding si x months, or both such fine and imprisonment. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 12.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Catch and Size Quota}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 The Director may apply to Cabinet to prescribe by regulation a catch quota or size limit on any Fish species. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9980711 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid3700754 Part III }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid3700754 -}{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid3700754 Sunday Fishing Ban \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Sunday Fishing Prohibited}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) No person shall be allowed to fish on a Sunday between four o}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 clock in the morning and nine o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 clock at night, within Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 s fishery waters (Territorial zone). \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) Any person contravening subsection (1) of this section shall be guilty of an offence against the Act. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 14.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Powers to apprehend offenders}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Any Police Officer or Fisheries Officer shall have the power under this Act to arrest with or without warrant any person committing an offence or whom he or she has reasonable cause to believe has committed an offe nce against the provisions of section 13 of this Act. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 15.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4938656\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 Pe}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 nal}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 t}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 y}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Any person offending against the provisions of this section 13 of this Act shall be liable to:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4938656\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4938656 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 (a) a fine not exceeding $100; and or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4938656 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 (b) imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months; and in addition to any other penalty the High Court may impose; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4938656 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 (c) forfeiture to the government of the sea-craft together with its fishing gear and all fish taken. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9980711 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid3700754 Part IV }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid3700754 -}{ \b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid3700754 Safety at Sea \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 16.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Fisheries Officer}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) There shall be appointed under P}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 art XXXI}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 of the Niue Act}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 1966, Fisheries Officers. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) The office of the Fisheries Officer may be held in conjunction with any other office which the Niue Public Service Commission shall consider to be not incompatible therewith. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 17}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3700754\charrsid6444836 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Powers and}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6571464\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 Duti}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 es of Fisheries Officer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3700754 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 e }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 general}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 powers and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 duties of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 the Fisheries Officer shall include: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9980711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 the issuing of licences pursuant to section 18 of this Act; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9440192 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9980711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 the commencing of proceedings pursuant to section 18 of this Act to ensure compliance with section 18 of this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9440192 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9980711 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 carry out duties as in section 5(1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3700754 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 Licensing of}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Boats}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 No person shall at any time after }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9440192\charrsid12790098 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 he commencement of this Act put to sea in any boat continuously based on Niue, unless that boat is licensed under the provisions of this Act, providing that visiting yachts and their }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5178763\charrsid12790098 ancillary boats shall be exempt}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 from the provisions of this Act in so far as they are not at any time used}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5178763\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 for hire or reward. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid6444836 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Application for a }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6444836 L}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 icence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 An application for a boat licence shall be made in such manner as the Fisheries Officer may by notice prescribe and the Fisheries Offi}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9980711\charrsid12790098 cer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 may grant or refuse any such licence. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 20.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 Grounds for Refusal of Licence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 A licence shall not be refused except on or more of the following grounds: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 that in the opinion of the Fisheries Off}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 icer the boat is not seaworthy; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5178763 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 that in the opinion of the Fisheries Officer the boat does not meet the minimum requirements for safety as prescribed by this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5178763 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 that the person applying for the licence is by order of the High Court disqualified from holding a licence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5178763 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 that the fee payable annually for a licence issued under this Act has not been paid;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 that the applicant has not yet attained 16 years of age; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 that the applicant is not the owner of the boat and has not obtained written permission from the owner. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 21.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Duration of Licence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Every licence shall come into force on the 1st July and shall expire on the next following 30th day of June. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 22.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Fees and Re}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 gulation}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) No licence shall be issued under this Act until the annual licence fee has been paid. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) The annual licence fee shall be as determined from time to time by Cabinet by regulation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (3) The annual fee determined by Cabinet shall be payable for each year. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 23.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3700754\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 Seaworthy}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Condition Required}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 No person shall put to sea in a boat unless that boat is in a seaworthy condition and has the minimum safety equipment on board required under the regulation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 24.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Offences}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid3700754 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) Every person who operates a boat in contravention of the provisions of this Act commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5178763 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (a) a suspension of the licence issued for that boat under section 18 of this Act for a term not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceedin g $50 or both such suspension and fine, and notwithstanding any other penalty imposed, the Court may order the boat to be impounded by the Government and held until such time as the Government, acting through the Director, is satisfied that the requiremen ts of this Act has be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5178763\charrsid12790098 en}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 met;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5178763 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5178763 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 in the case of repeated offending against this Act, in addition to any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 other penalty prescribed by paragraph (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 1)(a) of this section, the High }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Court may order the cancellation of any licence issu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3700754 ed under section 18 of this Act.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) Any person whose licence has been cancelled under section 24(1)(b) of this Act and who whilst the licence remains cancelled operates a boat in contravention of the provisions of this Act commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding $500.00 or to a imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or both such fin e and imprisonment. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 25. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Personal }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6444836\charrsid6444836 L}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 iabili}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 ty of Officers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 No Officer shall be personally liable for any act done by him in good faith in the exercise of any duties, powers, or authorities imposed or conferred on him by the provisions of this Act. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 26.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5178763\charrsid6444836 Offence of Obstructing,}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 etc}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6444836\charrsid6444836 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Every person who wilfully obstructs, hinders, or resists any officer in the execution of any duty, power, or authority imposed or conferred on that officer by the provisions of this Act, commits an offence against this Act and, ex cept where the Niue Act 1966 provides a more severe penalty for the same offence, shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $200.00. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 27.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Exemptions and Requirements for Boats }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (1) Cabinet may on its own motion or pursuant to an application in writing lodged with the Fisheries Officer, exempt any person from the provisions of this Act and may impose such terms and conditions as it thinks fit as a condition under which the exemp tion is granted. An exemption so granted may be revoked or varied by Cabinet at any time. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 (2) Cabinet shall from time to time make regulations prescribing safety requirements for boats having a gross tonnage in excess of one tonne, resident, licensed to fish in Niue}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11416024 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 s EEZ or registered in Niue. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 28.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Regulations}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid3700754 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Cabinet may from tim}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 e to time make such regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3700754 as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 may be necessary to give effect to the provisions of this Act, for due administration thereof and for the payment of any fees. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 29.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid6444836 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid6444836 Repeals}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 The following Ordinances, Acts and Amendmen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 ts are hereby repealed, namely: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 The Sunday Fishing Prohibition Act 1980 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 The Niue Island Fish}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Protection Ordinance 1965, No.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3700754 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 32}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 The Niue Island Fish}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13053632\charrsid12790098 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 Protection Amendment Act 1991}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13307465\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13307465 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5243422\charrsid12790098 The Safety at Sea Act 1980 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5178763 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5178763\charrsid12790098 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5178763 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3700754 -------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5178763\charrsid12790098 \par }}