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\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid5532796  1997
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\par 1. Short title and commencement
\par 2. Interpretation
\par 3. Reference to money amounts
\par 
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\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5532796\charrsid5532796  Territorial Sea
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\par 4. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11693309 Territorial Sea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5532796 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11693309 5. Internal waters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5532796 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11693309 6. Baseline of territorial sea
\par 7. Foreshore, bed of internal waters, and territorial sea vested in Crown
\par 8. Official chart
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\par 10. Exclusive Economic Zone
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\par 11. Application
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\par 12. Designated fisheries
\par 13. Management and development plans
\par 14. Variation of management and development plans
\par 15.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11296555  Exemptions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11693309 
\par 16.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11296555  Revocation of management and development plan}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11693309 
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\par 19.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11296555  Prohibited fishing methods}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11693309 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11296555 25. Certain provisions to have no effect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8280711 
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\par 29. General conditions of licenses
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14296848\charrsid15600060 57. Removal }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15600060\charrsid15600060 of item in custody}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid15600060 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15600060\charrsid15476641 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8280711 {\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15600060\charrsid15600060 Part X General Penalty and Liability
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\par 58. Liability of master
\par 59. Penalties
\par 
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\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15600060\charrsid9175968 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11693309\charrsid15600060 60. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid15600060 Regu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid15600060 latio}{
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15600060\charrsid15476641 
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\par 61. Savings
\par 62. Repeals
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid5402251 ---------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8280711 ----------}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid5402251 1997, No. 220
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid5402251 
AN ACT to make provision with respect to the territorial sea of Niue and to establish an exclusive economic zone for Niue adjacent to the territorial sea, and in the exercise of the sovereign rights of Niue to make provision for the explorat
ion and exploitation, and conservation and management, of the resources of the zone; and related matters.
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid5402251 BE IT ENACTED }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid15685967 by the Niue Assembly, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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 - (1) This Act may be cited as the Territorial Sea and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid5402251  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid5402251 Exclusive}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  Economic Zone Act 1996.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 ) This Act comes into force on the 7}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid5402251\charrsid5402251 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15476641 day of April 1997.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 nless the context otherwise requires -
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un}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 de}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 r section 22, and includes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581  an}{
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (d) a surveillance officer; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (e) a person appointed under section 38}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 ;}{
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Body Corporate}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means any fishery designa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3946456 ted in accordance with section 12;
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Director}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  me}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3946456 ans the Director of Agriculture,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  Forestry and Fisheries;
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Driftnet}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 means a gillnet or other net which is more than 2.5 kilometres in length, the purpose of which is to enmesh, entrap or entangle fish;
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Driftnet fishing}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Exclusive Economic Zone}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
Zone}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means the exclusive economic zone of Niue described in section 10 of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid7081391 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7081391 Fish}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7081391 
 means any aquatic plant or animal, whether piscine or not; and includes any oyster or other mollusc, crustacean (including uga), coral, sponge, holothurian (b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15476641 \'ea}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7081391 che-de-mer), or other echinoderm, turtle and marine mammal, and include their eggs, spawn, spat and juvenile stages;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251\charrsid7081391 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Fish processing}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 means the producing of any substance or article from fish by any method and includes the cutting up, dismembering, cleaning, sorting, loining, freezing, canning, salting and preserving of fish;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Fish processing establishment}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means a place (othe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7081391 r than a licensed fishing craft}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 ) where fish are canned, dried, gutted, salted, iced, chilled, frozen or otherwise processed for sale on or outside Niue;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Fishery}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means one or more stocks of fish or any fi
shing operation based on those stocks which can be treated as a unit for the purposes of conservation and management.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Fishery waters}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means all:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) the internal waters of Niue (including lagoons);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (b) the territorial sea of Niue; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (c) the exclusive economic zone;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Fishing}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means activity that is either:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) searching for, catching, taking or harvesting fish;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (b) the attempted searching for, catching, taking or harvesting of fish;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(c) engaging in any activity which, can reasonably be expected to result in the locating, catching, taking or harvesting of fish;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(d) placing, searching for or recovering any fish, aggregating device or associated equipment including radio beacons;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (e) fish processing within the fishery waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (f) transhipment within the fishery waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(g) any operation at sea in support of or in preparation for any activity described in this paragraph;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (h) the use of any fishing craft in relation to any activity described in this definition; 
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7081391 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7081391 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7081391 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (i) any related activity; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 (j}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
) the use of any vehicle, vessel or aircraft, for any activity described in this paragraph, except for emergencies involving the health or safety of crew membe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7081391 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  or the safety of the vessel;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Fishing Cra}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 ft}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251  means any vessel, aircraft, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 hovercraft, submersible craft, o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 r other craft, of whatever size}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  that is capable of being used for fishing but, shall not include any vessel that is 5 metres or less in overall length}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 ;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5402251 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7081391 Fishing gear}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7081391 
 means any equipment, implement, or other thing that can be used in the act of fishing, including any fishing net, rope, line, float, trap, hook, winch, fishing craft or vessel;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5402251\charrsid7081391 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198\charrsid13578198 F}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid13578198 isheries Officer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid13578198 
 means a fisheries officer appointed by the Niue Public Service Commission }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 and responsible to the Director;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198\charrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Foreshore}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means all the land between the high-water line at mean-high water spring tides and the low water line}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198  at mean-low-water spring tides;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 G}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 azette}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 means any periodical printed publication circulating in Niue such as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198  the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 Niue Star}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 High Court}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means the High Court of Niue as defined in Artic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 l}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 e 37 of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198  the Niue Constitution Act 1974;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Highly migratory species}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means species that, in the course of their life cycle, migrate over great distances of ocean;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 L}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 ow-watermark}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 has the meaning assigned thereto by section 8(1) of this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 Master}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 
"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 , in relation to any fishing craft, means the person for the time being having command or charge, or apparent command or charge of the craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 M}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 edian line}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 as between Niue and any other country, means a line every point of which is equidistant from the nearest points of the baseline of the territorial sea of Niue and the corresponding baseline of that other country;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 Minister}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 N}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 autica}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 l mile}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means the international nautical mile;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 Niuean}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 means}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) a person belonging to the aboriginal race of Niue and includes a person descended }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 fr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 om a Niuean; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (b) a person having the status of permanent res}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 ident as defined in the Entry, R}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 esidence and Departure Act 1985, and it}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 s Regulations and Amendments;
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 O}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 bserver}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 means any person authorised to act as an observer pursuant to section 38 and includes any person who has any or all of the functions, powers and duties of an observer pursuant to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198  an}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  access ag}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 reement;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Observer device}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  device or machine placed on a fishing craft in accordance with this Act or an access agreement, which transmits, (whether in conjunction with }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 other machines elsewhere or not}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 ), information or data concerning the position of fishing activities of the fishing craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Operator}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  in re
lation to any fishing craft includes any body of persons, whether incorporated or not, by whom the craft is operated, and any owner, charterer, master, lessee, or sub-lessee who exercises control over any of the fishing activities of the craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13578198 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Owner}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
, in relation to a fishing craft, includes any person or body of persons whether incorporated or not, by whom the craft is owned, and any charterer, sub-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 charterer, lessee or sub-lessee;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Prescribed}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means prescribed by regulations made under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13578198 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Protected fish species}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means the species of fish the Government of Niue recognises as fish that are to be protected within Niue}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 s Terr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 itorial and Exclusive Economic }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Sea Zone such as:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (i) Cetaceans; all spec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
ies of whales identified within}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 /under the three groups Right whale, Grey whale, and Rorquals;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(ii) Cetaceans; All species of whales identified within/under the five groups Sperm whale, Beaked whale, Belugas whale, Narwhal, and Dolphin and Porpoise;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (iii) All marine species of the Chelonia order which, includes all species of Turtle;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (iv) Myliobatdidae; rays, all species; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (v) La}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15476641 mniformes; sharks, all species.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 If caught, they must be released unharmed where caught}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Regional Register}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 means the Regional Register of Foreign Fishing Vessels maintained by the South Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency at Honiara, Solomon Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Related activity}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means doing anything in support of, or in preparation for, fishing operations, including doing, 
or attempting or preparing to do or having done any of the following:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) transhipping fish; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(b) storing, processing or transporting fish at any time before the fish is or are brought on land; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (c) refuelling or supplying fishing craft; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (d) performing activities in support of fishing operations.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid675117 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Surveillance Officer}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 means any officer of a vessel or aircraft used for the enforcement of this Act, whether or not the officer is a Niuean and whether or not the vessel or aircraft i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid675117 n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  registered in Niue;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2377583 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Territorial Sea}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means that area of the sea defined in section 4 of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2377583 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583 Transshipment}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means transferring any fish or fish product to or from one fishing craft to another;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2377583 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 vessel}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means any boat, ship or other }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583 water-g}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 oing craft.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(2) The Administration of this Act is under the control and direction of Cabinet, which may delegate, either generally or particularly all or any of the powers conferred on it under this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2377583 3.}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583  Reference to money amounts}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168  }{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583 (1) A reference in this Act or 
the regulations to any penalty or fee, the amount of which is specified, or to any other specified amount, is to be read as a reference to a specified amount in the currency of the United States of America.
\par 
\par (2) A reference in this Act or the regulations t
o a penalty or fee, the amount of which is not specified, or to any other unspecified amount of money is to be read as empowering any person or body authorised to specify the amount to do so in the currency of the United States of America. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2377583 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14684850 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14684850\charrsid9390179 PART I TERRITORIAL SEA
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14684850\charrsid14684850 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid14684850 4.}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14684850\charrsid14684850  Territorial Sea}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14684850 
- The territorial sea of Niue comprises those areas of the sea having, as their inner limits, the baseline described in section 6 of this Act and, as their outer limits, a line measured seaward from that baseline, every point o
f which is distant 12 nautical miles from the nearest point of the baseline.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9390179\charrsid9390179 5. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid9390179 Internal Waters}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 -The internal waters of Niue include any areas of the sea that are on the landward side of the baseline of the territorial sea of Niue.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2377583\charrsid3686658 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid3686658 6. Baseline of territorial sea}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
The baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea of Niue is measured shall be the low-water mark along the coast of Niue or where there is a coral reef along any part of the coast of Niue, the low-water mark along
 the outer edge of the coral reef.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3686658\charrsid3686658 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid3686658 7.}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3686658\charrsid3686658  Foreshore, bed of internal waters, and territorial sea vested in Crown}{
\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3686658 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 (1) The seabed and subsoil of the submarine areas of the internal waters of Niue are, and are taken always to have been, vested in the Crown.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13574180 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (
2) The foreshore of Niue and ten metres inland from the foreshore and the seabed and subsoil of the territorial sea of Niue, are, and are taken always to have been vested in the Crown.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13574180\charrsid13574180 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid13574180 8. Official Chart}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
- (1) For the purposes of this Act, the low-water mark in a particular area is the line of low water at mean low-water spring tides as shown on the largest scale British-Admiralty chart for the time being of that area.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13574180 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) In any proceedings in a court, a certificate purporting to be signed by an officer o
f the New Zealand Naval Forces authorised by the Secretary of Defence or a Deputy Secretary of Defence, stating that a specified chart of a specified area is the largest scale British Admiralty Chart for the time being of that area is admissible as eviden
ce of the matters stated in the certificate.
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13574180\charrsid13574180 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid13574180 9. Permanent harbour works}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
- For the purposes of this Act, permanent harbour works forming an integral part of a harbour system are taken to form part of the coast of Niue.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13574180 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13574180 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932885 PART II}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid13574180  EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE OF N}{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932885 I}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid13574180 UE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13574180\charrsid932885 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid932885 10. Exclusive Economic Zone}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) The exclusive economic zone of Niue comprises those areas of the sea, seabed, and subsoil that are beyond and adjacent to the territorial sea of Niue, having as their outer limits a line measured seaward from the basel
ine described in Section 6, every point of which line is distant 200 nautical miles from the nearest point of the baseline.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932885 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, where any part of the median line between Niue and any other country is less th
an 200 nautical miles from the nearest part of the baseline of the territorial sea of Niue that part of the median line shall be an outer limit of the zone.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932885 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid932885 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932885 PART III}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid932885  APPLICATION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid932885\charrsid7998469 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7998469 11. Application}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - (1) This Act applies to every person, every fishing craft 
and every vessel, fishing within fishery waters.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7998469 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) No fishing craft shall be used for commercial fishing unless the craft is licensed in accordance with section 28 of this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 .}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7998469 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2239027 PART IV FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7998469\charrsid2239027 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027\charrsid2239027 12. Designated fisheries}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
- If Cabinet thinks it is in the national interest to ensure the effective conservation or the efficient use of a fishery, it may, by notice in the gazette declare the fishery to be a designated fishery.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2239027 13. Management and Development Plans}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 - (1) The Dire
ctor may direct a Fisheries Officer to prepare and implement a management and development plan for a designated fishery.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 The management and development plan shall:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) identify the fishery to which it relates; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (b) set out the objectives to be achieved by the plan; and }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (c) specify the management measures to be adopted to achieve those objectives; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
specify what protection to be given to the habitat of the fishery; and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 specify the limits within whic
h the fishery may be exploited; and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 (f) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
specify what licensing requirements (if any) are to apply to anyone who wants to operate within a fishery; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 (g) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
specify what protection is to be given to any other any other designated fishery (whether by way of management measures, habitat protection, exploitation limits or licensing requirements) for the purpose of -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(i) ensuring the conservation of the fishery in accordance with its management and development plan; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (ii) ensuring that the objectives set o
ut in the management and development plan can be achieved
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2239027 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027 (h) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 To identify new }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Protected fish species}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2239027 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2239027\charrsid2239027 14. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2239027 Variation of management and development plan}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - (1) If the Director thinks that a management and development plan should be varied in order to ensure the effective conservation or the efficient use of the fishery to which it relate
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5980386 s, the Director may, in writing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 , prepare a variation of the plan and submit it to Cabinet for approval.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5980386 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) A variation takes effect when it is approved by Cabinet or at such other time as Cabinet determines.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5980386 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5980386\charrsid5980386 15. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid5980386 Exemptions}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 - (1) Cabinet may, on application made by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11613659  or on behalf of a person or a g}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 roup of persons, declare that a management and developmen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11613659 t plan, or a specified part of s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 uch a plan, is not to apply to the person or group.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11613659 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) Cabinet may make a declaration subject to such conditions, if any, as Cabinet thinks necessary in order to ensure the effective}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11613659  conservation or efficient use }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 of the fishery to which the management and development plan relates,
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11613659\charrsid11613659 
\par 16. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid11613659 Revocation of management and development plan}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - If Cabinet is satisfied that the objectives set out in a management and development plan have been achieved, the Cabinet may revoke the plan by notice in the gazette.
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298\charrsid817298 17. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid817298 Offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) A person may not contravene or fail to comply with a provision of a management and development plan that applies to the person.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Penalty: A fine not exceeding $100,000}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) A person must not contravene or fail t
o comply with a direction given to the person by an authorised officer, being a direction that is consistent with a management and development plan, or part of such a plan, that applies to the person.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Penalty: A fine not exceeding $100,000}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (3) In this section: person includes a Niuean and a resident of Niue.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid817298 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 PART V UNA}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid817298 
UTHORISED FISHING AND PROHIBITED FISHING METHODS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298\charrsid817298 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid817298 18. Unauthorised fishing prohibited}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) A person shall not engage in commercial fishing in fishery waters unless the person is lic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14316083 ensed, authorised or otherwise }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
permitted to do so by or under this Act or Regulations.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Penalty: a fine not exceeding $100,000 and the Court may order the confiscation of fishing gear.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) A fishing craft shall not:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid817298 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) do anything in fishery wate
rs that is not authorised or permitted by or under international law; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid817298 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(b) be used for fishing in fishery waters unless it is licensed, authorised or otherwise permitted to do so by or under this Act or the regulations.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid817298 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7892819 (3) A fishing craft shall not, while in any area within fishery waters, carry any fishing gear that is stored in a way that would allow it to be made readily}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7892819  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7892819 available for fishing in that area, unless the vessel is licensed for use for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7892819  
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7892819 fishing in that area or such use otherwise authorised or permitted by or under this Act or the regulations.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7892819 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7892819 (4) If a fishing craft contravenes subsection (2) or (3) of this section, the owner or charterer and the master of the vessel are each guilty of an offence.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2772891 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7892819 Penalty: a fine not exceeding $500,000 and the Court may order confiscation of fishing gear.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7892819\charrsid2772891 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2772891 19. Prohibited fishing methods}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7892819 - (1) A person shall not:

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2772891 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2772891 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid7892819 (a) have control or possession of a driftnet; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2772891 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2772891 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (b) engage in driftnet fishing in fishery waters; or }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2772891 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2772891 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1442142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(c) use any explosives, poison or other noxious substance for the purpose of killing, stunning}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1442142 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 disabling or catching fish in fishery waters; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1442142 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1442142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(d) bring on land, sell, dispose of, receive or have possession of any fish caught in contravention of paragraph (b) or (c) of this section.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1442142 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1442142 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Penalty: A fine not exceeding $10,000.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par (2) If a contravention of sub-section (1) of this section occurs on board a vessel or by use of a vessel, the owner or charterer, and the master, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707 of the vessel is each guilty of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 an offence.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Penalty: $250,000 and the Court may order confiscation of fishing gear.
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid15292707 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707\charrsid15292707 20. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid15292707 Driftnets and other equipment on board vessels}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - (1) If a driftnet is found on board a vessel, then, for the purpose of any proceedings under section 19 of this Act:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15292707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the driftnet is taken to be in the possession and control of the owner or charterer, and of the master, of the vessel; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15292707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the vessel is taken to have been used for the purpose of driftnet fishing in fishery waters; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15292707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 fish on board the ves
sel are taken to have been caught in fishery waters by driftnet fishing.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707 (2) If an explosive}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
, poison or other noxious substance is found on board a vessel that is used mainly for the purpose of fishing the explosive, poison or substance is to be presumed,
 unless the contrary is proved to be intended for use in contravention of section 19 sub-section (1) paragraph (c) of this Act.
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707\charrsid15292707 
\par 21. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid15292707 Evidentiary Certificate}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15292707  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
- In any proceedings for an offence against section 19}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 of this Act, a certificate signed by an auth
orised officer stating the cause and manner of death or injury of specified fish, or the circumstances surrounding the alleged commission of the offence, is evidence of the matter stated in the certificate:
\par }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961\charrsid2039961 PART VI ACCESS AGREEMENTS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961\charrsid2039961 
\par 22. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2039961 Access agreements}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - (1) The Minister may, with Cabinet}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 s approval, enter into a bilateral or multilateral access agreement on behalf o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 he Government of Niue with the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 government or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 overnments of one or more other countries.

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) An access agreement may provide for vessels owned or controlled by the country concerned, or by its nationals:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) to be licensed for use in fishing in fishery waters and have access to those }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 wa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 ters for that purpose; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 engage in any other related activities}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par (3) The Minister may, in entering into access agreements, grant preferential access to vessels owned or controlled by member countries of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 South Pacific Forum Fisheries Ag}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 enc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Every access agreement must}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 - 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 provide for fishing allocations at a
 level consistent with the proper conservation and management of fishery resources; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 be consistent with any relevant manag}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 ement and development plan; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
provide for the proper protection of fishing by Niueans; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 require the other parti
es to the agreement to ta}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 ke all necessary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 steps to ensure that the vessels covered by the agreement comply with the terms of the agreement and with the applicable laws of Niue; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx3744\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (e) require the transhipment of fish at a time and place authorised by the
 licensing authority under the agreement except in cases where a licensed group seiner carries out transhipment to its licensed carrier vessel with the prior approval of the licensing authority; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx3744\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx3744\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (f) require the master of each vessel covered by the agr
eement to maintain fishing data about fishing carried out using the vessel on the high seas adjacent to the fishery waters, and to report that data in the prescribed form and manner to the Fisheries Officer; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx3744\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx3744\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (g) provide for the issuing of licences for
 fishing in fishery waters, or in a specified part of those waters, on terms and conditions consistent with this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx2448\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx2448\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2039961 23. Licenses taken to have been issued under this Act}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - A licence, or authorisation issued or granted under an access agreement is, for the purposes of this Act, taken to have been issued or granted under this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961\charrsid2039961 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2039961 24. Persons may act on behalf of the Government of Niue in certain cases}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) A multilateral access agreement may authorise a person or body to act on behalf of the Government of Niue, or to act on its behalf in the performance of any obligations, duties or responsibilities (including the issue of licences).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) Any act done by any person, on behalf of the Government of Niue under an authority given in a multilateral access agreement is taken to have been done by the Government of Niue.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2039961 25. Certain provisions to have no effect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - A provision in an access agreement has no effect if it:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) purports to operate in substitution of this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(b) purports to prevent the Government of Niue from enforcing compliance with any provision of the access agreement; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (c) purports to prevent the Government of Niue from
 taking proceedings under this Act against any person in respect of any fishing activity not authorised by the agreement.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2039961 26. Related Agreements}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 The Minister may, with Cabinet}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
s approval, enter into any other agreement that may be appropriate for the promotion of fisheries co-operation and harmonisation between Niue and any other country or countries.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par (2) Without limiting subsection (1) of this section, the agreements referred to in that subsec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 tion could include, for example}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
, agreements relating to:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) the harmonisation of minimum terms and conditions for access to fisheries; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (b) the implementation of multilateral access agreements; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(c) the establishment of harmonised joint or reciprocal fisheries surveillance and enforcement measure;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (d) the harmonisation of joint exploration and development of fisheries; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (e) the development of observer programmes; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2039961 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (f) the harmonisation of transhipment requirements; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\tx7056\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\tx7056\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13643047 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (g) the harmonisation of fisheries conservation and management. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2039961 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304\charrsid8338304 PART VII}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid8338304  LICENSING
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304\charrsid8338304 
\par 27. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid8338304 Application for licensed fishing craft}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) An application for a licence for a fishing craft may be made by or on behalf of the owner or charterer of the craft.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) An application must be in writing and lodged with the Director. It must include the following particulars:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  the fishing craft}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 s name, international radio call sign, specifications and country of registration;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 the name of the owner or charterer
, and the master, of the vessel; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the fishery resources to be exploited and the period during which exploitation is expected to occur;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 the term for which the licence is sought;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the allocation of the fishery resources sought;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 (f) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the desired area of the fishery waters within which the exploitation is to be carried out;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 (g) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the method to be used to exploit the fishery resource;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 (h) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the way in which the catch or harvest is to be disposed of, including particulars of the port where this is to occur and a statement indicating whether the catch or harvest is to be processed and, if so, in what form;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the estimated costs of exploiting the fishery resources and the estimated amount of the revenue to be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 derived from the exploitation; }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 (j) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
such other matters, if any, as are prescribed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (3) An application must also}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304  include statements indicating:-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(a) whether the vessel has at any time contravened an access agreement (whether the Government of Niue is a party or not), and, if so, the nature of the contravention and the action taken or the penalty imposed as a consequence; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(b) whether the vessel is the subject of an inquiry or investigation relating to an alleged contravention of such an access agreement and, if so, the nature of the allegation; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(c) whether the vessel is subject to any encumbrance, charge, lien, mortgage or liability whether potential or actual and whether or not arising out of any inquiry investigation or legal proceeding; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(d) whether the vessel has been denied approval to fish in the waters of any other country and, if so the reasons for the denial; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(e) whether the vessel has had its approval to fish in the waters of any other country suspended or withdrawn and, if so, the reasons for the suspension or withdrawal.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\tx6192\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (4) An application must also }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 include statements indicating: }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(a) whether the owner, charterer or master of the vessel has contravened any access agreement (whether the government of Niue is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304  a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 party or not) and, if so, the nature of the contravention; and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(b) whether the owner, charterer or master of the vessel is alleged to have contravened such an access agreement and if so, the nature of the allegation; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (c) whether the owner, charterer or master of 
the vessel is or has been involved in any inquiry, investigation or legal proceeding as a consequence of being engaged in fishing in the waters of any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 other country, and, if so parti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15476641 culars of that involvement; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (d) whether the owner, charterer or mast
er of the vessel has incurred any unsatisfied liability or penalty or may incur any liability or penalty, arising ou}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 t of any contravention, inquiry}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 , investigation or proceeding mentioned in paragra}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 ph (a), (b) or (c), of this sub- section; and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8338304 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (e) whether 
the owner, charterer or master of the vessel has engaged or is alleged to have engaged, in driftnet fishing.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8338304 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid8338304 28. Issue of licenses}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) The Minister may, on an application made under section 27 of this Act and with Cabinet}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 s approval, issue a license per
mitting a fishing craft identified in the application to be used:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165991 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165991 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) for fishing (including test fish}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15476641 
ing) in the fishery waters; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165991 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165991 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165991 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165991 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (b) for scientific research in the fishery waters.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165991 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) The Minister may issue a license in respect of a fishing craft whether or not the fishing craft is covered by an access agreement which is in force.
\par 
\par (3) A license shall:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1152\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1152\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) specify the particular fishing activity permitted by it; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1152\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1152\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(b) provide fishing allocations at a level consistent with the proper conservation and management of fishery resources; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1152\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1152\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (c) be consistent with any relevant management and development plan; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 (d) ensure the protection of fishing by Niueans.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (4) In approving a licence, the Cabinet may impose any special conditions that it thinks desirable to ensure the proper conservation and management of fishery}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881  resources,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  including, for example, conditions relating to the following:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881\charrsid12978581 the type and method of fishing;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881\charrsid12978581 the area wit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 hin which fishing is permitted;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881\charrsid12978581 
the target species and quantity of fish authorised to be caught, including restrictions on by-catches;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11497881 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881\charrsid12978581 the term of the licence.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (5) The Cabinet must not approve a licence unless satisfied that it ensures appropriate protection of fishing by Niueans.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (6) A license must not be issued to a fishing craft pursuant to this section, unless that fishing craft is in good standing on the Regional Register}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (7) If a fishing craft is not registered on the Regional Register a license may nevertheless be issued to a fishing craft that is fully owned or controlled by;
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) the Government of Niue; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (b) a Niuean or permanent resident of Niue; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 (c) a person resident in Niue.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11497881 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 (8) In this section:-
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid5462243 test fishing}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means fishing for the purpose of testing the feasibility of commercial fishing.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid5462243 scientific}{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid5462243  }{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid5462243 fishing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  means gathering data for the purpose if conserving or managing a fishery.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid5462243 29. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid5462243 General Conditions of Licences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) The Cabinet may, by notice in the Gazette, specify general conditions applicable to all licences.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) A general condition is taken to come into operation on a date specified in the notice or, if no date is specified, on the day on which it is published in the Gazette.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (3) General conditions applicable to all licenses, whether or not an access agreement is in effect, may include, for example, conditions relating to the following:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid12978581 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8986060 pen and closed fishing seasons;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid12978581 prohibited fishing areas;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid12978581 min}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8986060 imum mesh size or fishing nets;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid12978581 minimum fish size;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid12978581 observer devices;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 (f) any other general conditions as required by Cabinet.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid12978581 
(4) Any person who, whether intentionally or unintentionally, destroys, damages, renders inoperative or otherwise interferes with an observer device aboard a fishing craft without first obtaining the approval of the Director, commits an offence. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid12978581 Penalty:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243  a fine not exceeding $250,000.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid5462243 30. Variation and revocation of conditions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) Cabinet may, if satisfied that it is necessary to do so to ensure the proper conservation or management of fishery resources, add to, vary or revoke any special or general conditions imposed under this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5462243 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid12978581 (2) A general condition must be varied or re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8986060 voked by notice in the Gazette.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 

\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid12978581 (3) If Cabinet adds a new general condition, it must do so by notice in the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8986060  Gazette.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5462243 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (4) If Cabinet adds a new special condition or varies or revokes a 
special condition, it must cause the holder of the license concerned to be notified accordingly.
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919\charrsid9523919 
\par 31. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid9523919 Statutory Conditions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - Every license issued under Part VII of this Act is subject to the following conditions:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9523919 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) the owner or charterer, and the master
 of the fishing craft to which the license applies must comply with the laws of Niue;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9523919 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(b) the performance by the fishing craft to which the license relates must at all times be consistent with the information, and financial projections, given in the application for the license.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919\charrsid9523919 32. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid9523919 Term of licence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) Subject to this Act and any special or general conditions imposed by or under this Act, the term of a licence issued under Part VII of this Act shall be for a period of one year from the date the license is issued.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9523919 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919\charrsid12978581 (2) A licence issued under this Act may be renewed on application made in accordance with section 27 of this Act before the end of the latest term of the license.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919\charrsid9523919 33. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid9523919 Authority to use fishing craft for certain activities}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - (1) The Director may, with Cabinet}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
s approval, authorise the use of a fishing craft for a specified fishing activity within fishery waters.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) An authorisation may be made subject to such conditions, if any, as Cabinet determines.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9523919 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919\charrsid12978581 (3) The Director must not grant an authorisation under this section unless}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919  satisfied:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9523919 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(a) that it would not be appropriate in the circumstances to require a license to be issued permitting the fishing craft to be used for the relevant activity; and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9523919 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (b) that the activity will not involve catching fish; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9523919 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (c) that the activity will not be continuing one.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid9523919 34.}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919\charrsid9523919  }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid9523919 Fees}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - (1) There shall be a fee payable for every license issued and for authorisatio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 s granted under this Act, provided however, where an access agreement specifies for the making of such payments no additional payment shall be required.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) Cabinet shall from time to time prescribe the fees payable for the issue of licenses and shall determine the amount payable for the granting of an authorisation.
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473\charrsid8281473 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919\charrsid8281473 35. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid8281473 Assignment of licence or authorisation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid8281473  - (1) A license or authorisation issued or granted under this Act is not transferable, except with Cabinet}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid8281473 s approval or in accordance with an access agreement.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9523919\charrsid8281473 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(2) Any provision in a contract or arrangement that purports to assign, transfer or dispose of all or any of the rights or benefits conferred by a licence or authorisation issued or granted under this Act is void.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (3) Each person who enters into an agreement or arrangement that contains a provision of the kind described in subsection (2) of this section is guilty of an offence.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Penalty: a fine not exceeding $100,000.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (4) For the purpose of this section, the charte}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 r of a fishing craft in respect}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  of which a license or authorisation has been issued or granted under this Act, is taken to be transfer of the license or authorisation.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831\charrsid6840831 36. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid6840831 Cancellation or suspension of licence}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (1) Cabinet may cancel a licence issued und
er this Act, or suspend such a licence for the period determined by Cabinet if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 :
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8281473 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the licence is, or becomes, inconsistent with the requirements of a management and development plan; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473\charrsid12978581 or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8281473 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8281473 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the fishing craft in respect of which it is issued,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831  or the owner, charterer or the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  master of the fishing craft, has contravened: -

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8281473 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5732841 i) a provision of this Act; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8281473 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (ii) a condition of the licence; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8281473 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (iii) if the license was issued under an access agreement - a provision of the agreement}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8281473 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 a payment due under,
 or in respect of, the license is outstanding; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 (d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 ) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 
the fishing craft}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 s goo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
d standing on the Regional Register is suspended or withdrawn; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 (e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 ) }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 the fishing craft, or the owner, charterer or master of the fishing craft has been engaged in driftnet fishing; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 (f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 ) t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 here is a driftnet on board the fishing craft.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473\charrsid8281473 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 
The owner, charterer, or the master, of a fishing craft whose license is cancelled or suspended must be notified of the cancellation or suspension in accordance with the Cabinet}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 s directions.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473\charrsid8281473 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8281473 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473\charrsid12978581 (3) A cancellation or suspension takes effect whe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 
n the notice referred to in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473\charrsid12978581 section (2) of this section is given.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473\charrsid12978581 
(4) If a licence, is cancelled or suspended on the ground mentioned in paragraph (1) (a) of this section, any fee paid in respect of the issue of the license must be apportioned, and the amount that r
epresents the unexpired part of the term of the license worked out on a pro rata basis, must be reimbursed to the person who paid the fee.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8281473 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid6840831 37. Appeals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - A person aggrieved by a decision of the Cabinet to cancel or suspend a license may, within 21 days after the cancellation or suspension takes effect, appeal to a Judge of the High Court against the decision.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831\charrsid6840831 PART VIII AUTHORISED OFFICERS AND OBSERVERS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid6840831 38. Appointment of authorised officers}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  (1) The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, appoint a perso
n, or each person in a class of persons (including a national or nationals of another country), to be an authorised officer for the purposes of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9176013 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9176013\charrsid12978581 (2) The Minister may direct that an authorised officer shall not be an employee of the Public Service
 Commission}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9176013 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9176013\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9176013 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid6840831 39. Powers of authorised officers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) For the purposes of enforcing this Act, an authorised officer may, without a warrant do any of the following:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831\charrsid12978581 (a) stop, board and search any fishing craft to which this Act applies that the officer rea
sonably suspects has contravened or is contravening a provision of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831\charrsid12978581 (b) stay on board that fishing craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831\charrsid12978581 (c) require the master or anyone else on board to tell the officer the fishing craft}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831\charrsid12978581 s name, call sign and country of registration and the name of the master, owner, charterer or other crew member;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831\charrsid12978581 (d) require the master or anyone else on board, to answer questions about the fishing craft}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831\charrsid12978581 s cargo, the contents of its holds and storage spaces, and its voyage and activities;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6840831 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831\charrsid12978581 
(e) make any examination and inquiry that the officer thinks necessary about any premises, vessel, vehicle or aircraft in relation to which any of the powers conferred by this section have been or may b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 e exercised, and take samples of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831\charrsid12978581 any fish or fish product found in or on the premi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9176013 ses, vessel, vehicle or aircraft;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4140432 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 (f) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 
examine and take copies of any licence, logbook, record or other document that is required under this Act or that concerns the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 operation of any fishing craft;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4140432 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4140432 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 (g) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 make, date and sign a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 n entry in the fishing craft}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 s l}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 og;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4140432 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4140432 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 (h) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 
examine any fish, fishing gear or explosive, poison or other noxious substance in or on any premises, vessel, vehicle or aircraft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4140432 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4140432 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 
give any directions to the master or to a crew member of any fishing craft}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 
 stopped, boarded or searched that may be necessary or reasonably expedient for any purpose specified in this Act, or to provide for the compliance of the fishing craft or master or any crew member with the conditions of any li
cence, authority, permission or approval given or issued under this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4140432 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4140432 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 (j) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 examine any observer device;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4140432 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4140432 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432 (k) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 
require the master of a fishing craft, or a person apparently in charge of any premises, vehicle or aircraft, to produce to the officer any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9176013  thing mentioned in paragraph (f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 ), }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9176013 (h) or (j}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 ) of this sub-section that }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9176013 is in or on the fishing craft, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4140432\charrsid12978581 premises, vehicle or aircraft.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6840831 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
(2) Where an authorised officer has reasonable grounds to believe an offence against this Act is being or has been committed, h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5732841 e may without a warrant:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
enter, inspect and search any premises, other than premises used exclusively as a dwelling-house, in which he has reasonable grounds to believe an offence has been or is being committed or fish taken illegally are being stored;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
stop, enter and search, and stay in or on any vehicle or aircraft which he reasonably suspects of transporting fish or fish products;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
following hot pursuit in accordance with international law and commenced within the fisheries waters, stop, board and search outside the fisheries waters any vessel which he has reasonable grounds to believe he has been used in the commission of any offen
ce and bring that vessel and all persons and things on board within the fisheries waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 Seize:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
(i) any vessel (together with its fishing gear, equipment, stores and cargo), vehicle or aircraft which he has reasonable grounds to believe has been or i
s being used in the commission of an offence or which he knows or has reasonable grounds to believe has been seized o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9176013 r forfeited in accordance with any provision of this Act;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 (ii) any fish or fish products which he has reasonable grounds to believe have b
een caught in the commission of an offence or are possessed in contravention of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
(iii) any logs, charts or other documents required to be maintained by this Act or under the terms of any licence or permit or which he has reasonable grounds to bel
ieve show or tend to show, with or without other evidence, the commission of an offence against this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
(iv) anything which he has reasonable grounds to believe might be used as evidence in any proceedings under this Act; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 (e) arrest any person whom
 he has reasonable grounds to believe has committed an offence against this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 An authorised officer may, with or without a warrant or other process; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 

\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
execute any warrant or other process issued by any court of competent jurisdiction; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 exercise any other lawful authority.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid6116468 40. Powers of authorised officers beyond limits of fishery waters}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
If a vessel in hot pursuit beyond the limits of the fishery waters, the powers conferred on authorised officers under this Act may be exercised beyond the limits of the fishery waters in accordance with international law.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid6116468 41. Treatment of seized vessels}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581  - (1) If a fishing craft is seized under this Act -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1728\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1728\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
(a) the master and crew must take it to the nearest or most convenient port designated by the authorised officer; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1728\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1728\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
(b) the master is responsible for the safety of the fishing craft and everyone on board the fishing craft, until the fishing craft arrives at the designated port.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 (2) If the master does not take the seized fishing craft to the designated port, an authorised officer, or person called upon to assist the officer may do so.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 (3) If a fishing craft is brought to port in the circumstances described in subsection (2), no claim whatever may be made against an authorised officer or the Governme
nt of Niue in respect of any death, injury, loss or damage incurred while the vessel is being taken to the designated port.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 (4) The provisions of subsections (1), (2) and (3) apply (with the necessary changes) to vehicles and aircraft seized in accordance
 with this Act, and their drivers and pilots respectively.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 (5) The owner and operator shall pay the costs of any environmental damage, cleaning, disposal or removal of a fishing craft from Niue}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 s Exclusive Economic Zone.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid6116468 42. Removal of Parts from seized vessels}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) An authorised officer may remove any part or parts from any fishing craft held in the custody of the Government of Niue for the purpose of immobilising the fishing craft.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
\par (2) The authorised officer who removes a part or parts under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7473357  subsection (1) must ensure }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
that the part or parts are kept safely and returned to the fishing craft upon its lawful release from custody.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581  A person must not:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
(a) possess or arrange to obtain any part or parts removed under subsection (1), except for the purposes of keeping the part or parts safely in accordance with subsection (2); or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
possess or arrange to obtain or make any replacement or substitute part or parts for those removed under subsection (1); or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 
fit any part or parts or any replacement or substitute part or parts to a fishing craft, held in the cus}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 tody of the Government of Niue.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6116468 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468\charrsid12978581 Penalty for an offence against subsection (3): a fine not exceeding $250,000}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6116468 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid16078438 43. Observers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) The Director may designate, in writing, one or more persons to act as observers on fishing craft in respect of which a licence or authorisation has been issued or granted under this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 (2) An access agreement may confer on a person the powers and duties of an observer and may confer powers and duties on the person in addition to those conferred by this section.

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 (3) An observer may board any fishing craft in respect of which a licence or authorisation or has been granted under this Act for the purp}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 ose of-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 
ensuring compliance by the fishing craft and its crew with this Act and the terms and conditions of the licence or authorisation; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 monitoring any the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438  fishing craft}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 s activities; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 
undertaking any research determined by the Director.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 (4) The operator, and each member of the crew, of the fishing craft must allow and assist an observer to exercise all or any of the following powers:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 to board the fishing craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 
to gain full access to, and use, any of the facilities and equipment on the fishing craft that the observer thinks nec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 essary to carry out his duties;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 
to gain full access to the bridge and to areas which may be used to hold, weigh and store fish;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 
to gain full access to the fishing craft}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 
s records (including its log) and gather any information he requires relating to fisheries in fishery waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 
to gain full access to any fish on the fishing cra}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 ft and to take samples of them;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 (f) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 to inspect and copy the fishing craft}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 s records (including its log);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 (g) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438\charrsid12978581 
to disembark at the time and place determined by the Director or in accordance with an access agreement.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16078438 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16078438 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(5) The operator must provide the observer, while on board the fishing craft and at no expense to the Government of Niue, with food, accommodation and medical facilities as may be reasonably acceptable to the Director.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10164419 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10164419 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10164419\charrsid12978581 (6) An observer may ente
r in or on any place where fish taken in the fishery waters is unloaded or transhipped, and may remove samples and gather any information he requires relating to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10164419  fisheries in the fishery waters.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10164419 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx2736\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid10164419 44. Duties to authorised officers and observers}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) The master and each crew member of any fishing craft, the driver of any vehicle and the pilot and crew of any aircraft must comply immediately with every lawful instruction or direction given by an authorised officer or an observer.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10164419 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) The master and each crew member of a fishing craft, driver of a vehicle and pilot and crew of an aircraft must take all reasonable measures:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10164419 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10164419 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(a) to ensure the safety of an authorised officer or observer in the performance of his duties; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10164419 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10164419 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (b) to assist the office
r or observer in the performance of those duties or the exercise of any of his powers.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10164419 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 A person must not:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13781171 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13781171 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
Assault, obstruct, resist, delay, intimidate or otherwise interfere with an authorised officer or observer in th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 e performance of his duties; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13781171 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13781171 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
Assault, obstruct, resist delay, intimidate or otherwise interfere with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 anyone lawfully acting under the orders, or in ai}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 d of, an authorised officer; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13781171 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13781171 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
Threaten, insult or use abusive language or insulting gestures towards any authorised officer or observer while performing his duties or exercising his powers; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13781171 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
Threaten insult or use abusive language or threatening gestures towards any one lawfully acting under the orders, or in a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 id of an authorised officer; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13781171 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13781171 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
Fail to comply with the lawful requirements of any authorised officer or observer; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13781171 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 (f) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
give an authorised officer any particulars which the person knows are false or misleading in a material respect; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13781171 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 (g) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 impersonate or falsely represents h
imself to be an authorised officer, or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 falsely represent himself to be a person lawfully acting under an authorised officer}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8011168 s orders or in his aid.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 The penalty for any offence committed under this section shall be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13781171  a fine not exceeding $250,000 }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 months or both.
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid13781171 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid13781171 45. Identification of authorised officers and observers}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - An authorised officer or observer, when exercising any of the powers conferred by this Act, must, if asked t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 o do}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  so, produce identification to show he is an authorised officer or observer under this A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 ct.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534\charrsid10696534 
\par 46. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid10696534 Protection of authorised officers, observers and others}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
An action or other proceeding (whether civil or criminal) does not lie against a person in relation to any thing done, or not done, by the person in goo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 d faith in the performance or }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 exercise, or purported performance or exercise of the person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 s functions or powers under this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534\charrsid10696534 47. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid10696534 Information must be true, complete and correct}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - (1) A person required to record, notify, communicate or
 report any information under this Act must ensure that any information so recorded, notified or communicated is true, complete and correct.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(2) A person required to notify, communicate or report any information to the Director by or under this Act or the regulations must notify the Director immediately of any change in circumstances which has the effect of rendering any information previously
 notified, communicated or reported false, incomplete or misleading.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (3) A person who contravenes t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5732841 his section commits an offence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Penalty: a fine not exceeding $250,000.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10696534 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid10696534 PART IX SALE, RELEASE AND FORFEITURE OF RETAINED PROPERTY
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534\charrsid10696534 
\par 48. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid10696534 Release of seized goods}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534  - (1) The High Court,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 may on application, order the release of any fishing craft (together with its fishing gear, equipment, stores and cargo), vehicle, aircraft or other item seized under this Act on receipt of a bond or other form of security.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) In determining the value of the bond or other form of security, the Cou}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1769622 rt must take into consideration:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10696534 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the total value of the property to be released, including the value of any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534  catch which might be forfeited;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10696534 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 the total maximum fine or fines pro
vided for the offences charged or likely to be charged; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10696534 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
the costs the prosecution would be likely to recover if a conviction were entered.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534\charrsid10696534 
\par 49. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid10696534 Sale of perishable goods seized}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - (1) Any fish or other items of a perishable nature seized under this 
Act, or the proceeds of sale of the fish or items, must be held and dealt with in accordance with this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) The Director may sell the fish or other items referred to in subsection (1).
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 (3) I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 f the Director, after making all reasonable efforts, is unab
le to sell the fish or other items referred to in sub-section (1), or if the fish or other items are unfit for sale, the Director may dispose of them in such manner as he thinks fit.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534\charrsid10696534 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid10696534 50. Seized goods to be held}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - The Government of Niue must hold anything 
seized under this Act, and any bond or se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 curity and the proceeds of sale}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  until:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821\charrsid12978581 (a) any relevant legal proceedings under this Act have been finally dealt with; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821\charrsid12978581 (b) a decision is made not to start any such proceedings.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10696534 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid3816821 51. High Court}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15685967 '}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid3816821 s power of forfeiture}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - (1) If a person is convicted of an offence against this Act, the High Court, in addition to any other penalty, may order: -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821\charrsid12978581 
(a) that any fishing craft (together with its fishing gear, equipment, stores and cargo) and any vehicle or aircraft used in the commission of that offence be forfeited to the Crown; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821\charrsid12978581 
(b) that any fish or perishables caught or involved in the commission of the offence, or the proceeds of sale of the fish or perishables, and any explosive, poison or other noxious substance used or involved in the commission of the offence, be forfeited.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821\charrsid12978581 
(2) Where a fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item seized under this Act, or any bond, security or the proceeds of a sale, is not forfeited or applied in the discharg
e of any fine, order for costs or penalty imposed under this Act, it must be made available for collection by its owner or his nominee or, in the absence of those persons, the person who appears to be entitled to it.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821\charrsid12978581 (3) If a fishing craft, vehicle, aircr
aft or other item has been released upon the lodging of a bond or security, an order for forfeiture operates as an order for forfeiture of the amount of the bond or security, unless the court for special reasons fixes a smaller sum.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821\charrsid12978581 (4) If a fishing craft
, vehicle, aircraft or other item has been released upon the lodging of a bond or security, the court may order any defendant convicted of an offence against this Act involving the fishing craft, vehicle or aircraft or item or the owner of the fishing cra
ft, vehicle or aircraft or item concerned, (whether or not the owner is a defendant) to pay the difference between the amount of the bond or security and the total value of the forfeited property as determined under section 54.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid3816821 52. Application of bond, security or proceeds of sale}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - A bond or security, or the proceeds of sale, must be applied in the following order:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (a) first, in paying the costs associated with the sale (if any);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (b) secondly, in discharging any forfeiture ordered under section 51;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (c) 
thirdly, in paying all fines or penalties imposed under this Act in connection with the fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or item;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (d) fourthly, in dischargi
ng all orders for costs in proceedings under this Act arising out of relating to the fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3816821 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (e) finally, in making sure other payments (if any) as the High Court determines.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821\charrsid3816821 
\par 53. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid3816821 Removal of forfeited goods}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - If a fishing craft, 
vehicle, aircraft or other item held or forfeited under this Act has been unlawfully removed from the custody of the Government of Niue it is liable to seizure.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3816821\charrsid3816821 54. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid3816821 Disposal of seized or forfeited goods}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - (1) A fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other it
em ordered to be forfeited under this Act may, at the expiry of the time limited for appeal and if no appeal is lodged, be disposed of in such manner as Cabinet may direct.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) A fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item seized under this Act but not
 forfeited must be sold and the proceeds disposed of in the manner and the priority specified in section 52}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid4330007 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007\charrsid4330007 55. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid4330007 Liability for loss, damage or deterioration of items in custody}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - The government of Niue is not liable for any loss of, damage to or deterioration in the condition of any fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item while in the custody of the government of Niue under this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007\charrsid4330007 56. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid4330007 Banning order}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  - (1) If a person i
s convicted of an offence against section 44 (3), the court may, in addition to imposing any penalty, make an order banning the person for a period not exceeding 5 years from going on or remaining on board any fishing craft while the fishing craft is bein
g used for fishing in the fishery waters.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(2) A person who contravenes an order under subsection (1), or the master of a fishing craft who has on board a person he knows is banned from remaining on the fishing craft by an order under subsection (1), is guilty of an offence.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Penalty: a fine not exceeding $250,000.
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid4330007 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007\charrsid4330007 57. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid4330007 Removal of item in custody}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - A person who without lawful authority removes a fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item held in the custody of the Government of Niue under this Act is gui
lty of an offence, whether or not the person knew the fishing craft, vehicle, aircraft or other item was held in the custody of the Government of Niue. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 Penalty: a fine not exceeding $250,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or both.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007\charrsid4330007 PART X GENERAL PENALTY AND LIABILITY
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007\charrsid4330007 58. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid4330007 Liability of master}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1769622  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
Where an offence against this Act has been committed by a person on board or employed on a fishing vessel, the master of the vessel may be charged with the same offence.
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid4330007 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007\charrsid4330007 59. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid4330007 Penalties}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - If a penalty is not specified for an offence under this Act the penalty shall be a fine not exceeding $250,000.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid4330007 PART XI}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007\charrsid4330007  }{
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid4330007 REGULATIONS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx864\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid4330007 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid4330007 60. Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
 - (1) Cabinet may from time to time make all such regulations as may in the opinion of Cabinet be necessary or expedient for giving effect to the provisions of this Act and for the due administration thereof.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (2) Without limiting the general power conferred by subsection (1), regulations may be made pursuant under this section for all or any of the following -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(a) Providing for the conservation, management, development, licensing and regulation of fisheries or any particular fishery;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(b) Licensing authorisation or registration in respect of any fishing craft or class or category of fishing craft to be used for fishing, related activities or any other purpose pursuant to this Act, including the form, issuance requirements,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 grounds for denial, terms and conditions, and fees, charges, royalties, and other form of compensation related 
to the licensing, authorisation or registration;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(c) Licensing, authorisation or registration in respect of any fisherman or class of fisherman, fishing gear and other equipment or device used for fishing;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (d) The operation of, and conditions and procedu
res to be observed by any fishing craft while in the fishery waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(e) The operation of, and conditions and procedures to be observed by any other fishing craft which may enter the fishery waters }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 for any purpose under this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (f) The catching, loadin
g, landing, handling, transhipping, transporting, possession and disposal of fish;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (g) The import, export, distribution and marketing of fish and fish products;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (h) The manner in which any fishing gear is to be stowed;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (i) The appointment, powers and duties of authorised officers and observers;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 (j}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
) The duties and procedures to be followed by the master and crew of any vessel in respect of authorised officers and observers;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (k) Rewards to be paid to any person providing
 information on the operations of foreign fishing craft leading to a conviction }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007 of an offence against this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3410000 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4330007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4330007 (l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
) The licensing, control and use of fish aggregating devices and the rights to the aggregated fish, and prescribing times and the minimum distances from the device any vessel may fish around it;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3410000 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(m) Regulating or prohibiting the use of self-contained underwater breathing apparatus; and any other under-water breathing apparatus other than a snorkel;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3410000 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (n) Regulating or prohibiting the use of spear guns or other similar devices;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3410000 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(o) Registration of fishing craft and the standards and measures for the safety of persons on board, and the safety of the fishing craft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3410000 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (p) Regulating aquaculture and access to land leased for aquaculture and to the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3410000 waters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  adjacent to the land;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3410000 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (q) Prescribing the terms and conditions of leases for aquaculture;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (r) Requiring the provision of statistical and other information related to fisheries;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (s) The control, inspection and conditions of operation for fish processing establishments;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(t) The prevention of marine pollution, whether originating from a land based source or by discharge at sea;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (u) The appointment, maintaining of and procedures fo
r agents appointed to receive and respond to process pursuant to this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (v) The implementation of any access or related agreement or other agreement or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 arrangement entered into pursuant to this Act; -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx576\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (w) Regulating or prohibiting, either generally or in any specified fishery -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (i) the taking of coral and shells;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (ii) the setting of fish fences or nets;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (iii) the taking of aquarium fish; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (iv) aquaculture operations;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (v) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2781707 p}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 rescribing measures for the protection of marine life;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (vi) Regulating or
 prohibiting fishing of all kinds within any lagoon or any part of any lagoon, the time or times of year during which that fishing may occur or is prohibited, and approving, restricting or prohibiting the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 equipment or methods which may be used in connection with that fishing}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2781707 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (x) Prescribing offences against the regulations and penalties for the offences,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2781707  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 ot exceeding a fine of $250,000}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  and, where the offence is a continuing one, a further fine not exceeding $500 for each day that the offence continues;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2781707 (y) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 Regulating for:-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 (i) the implementation of an access agreement;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
(ii) the implementation of any agreement to which the Government of Niue is a party relating to the establishment of uniform tests and conditions as between the parties to the agreement 
in respect of conservation, management, exploitation and surveillance, and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2781707 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2781707 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx720\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2781707 (iii) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581 
access to and enforcement measures undertaken within the fisheries waters of each party.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2781707 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2781707 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2781707\charrsid2781707 PART XII GENERAL
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12978581 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2781707 61.}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid2781707  }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2781707 Savings}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5732841 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  All regulations, orders and notices made or given u
nder the Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1978 and all licences, permits, other authorisations, and agreements issued or made thereunder except so far as they are inconsistent with this Act, continue to have effect as though made, given or 
issued under this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581\charrsid2781707 62. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid2781707 Repeals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5732841 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791\charrsid12978581  The enactment s specified in the Schedule are repealed.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12978581 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15097577 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15097577 ________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3672791 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10752982 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982\charrsid10752982 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15097577 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982\charrsid10752982 SCHEDULES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10752982 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15097577 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982\charrsid10752982 Enactments Repealed}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10752982 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982 Cook Islands Comm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1769622 ercial Fishing Regulations 1951}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982 
\par (SR 1951/2)
\par 
\par Cook Islands Pearl S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14953930 hell Fisheries Regulations 1950}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982 
\par (SR 1950/50)
\par 
\par Cook Islands Pearl Shell Export Duty Regulations 1950
\par (SR 2950/51)
\par 
\par Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1978
\par 
\par Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Amendment Act 1984
\par 
\par Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Amendment Act 1987}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982\charrsid10752982 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4064054 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4064054 This Act was passed by the Niue Assembly on the 7}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\super\langnp2057\insrsid4064054\charrsid4064054 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4064054  April 1997.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10752982 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4064054 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10752982 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1769622 ---------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10752982\charrsid10752982 
\par }}