Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2001

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Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2001

(SR 2001/316)

Silvia Cartwright, Governor-General

Order in Council

At Wellington this 15th day of October 2001

Present:
Her Excellency the Governor-General in Council


Note

Changes authorised by section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 have been made in this reprint.

A general outline of these changes is set out in the notes at the end of this reprint, together with other explanatory material about this reprint.

These regulations are administered by the Ministry of Fisheries.


Pursuant to section 297 of the Fisheries Act 1996, Her Excellency the Governor-General, acting on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council, makes the following regulations.

Regulations

1 Title
  • These regulations are the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2001.

2 Commencement
  • These regulations come into force on 15 November 2001.

3 Interpretation
  • In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,—

    Act means the Fisheries Act 1996

    regulations means any regulations listed in Schedule 1.

4 Infringement offences
  • (1) A person commits an infringement offence for the purposes of sections 260A to 260C of the Act if the person—

    • (a) commits an offence against any of the regulations; and

    • (b) the offence involves a contravention of, or failure to comply with, a provision listed in the first column of Schedule 1.

    (2) The various infringement offences are described in the second column of Schedule 1. In some cases, separate offences are prescribed in relation to the same provision.

5 Infringement fees
  • The fee specified in the third column of Schedule 1 for an infringement offence is the infringement fee for that offence.

6 Infringement notices
7 Infringement offence reminder notices
  • Every infringement offence reminder notice issued under section 260B of the Act must be in the form set out in Schedule 3.

    Regulation 7: added, on 21 October 2004, by regulation 3 of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2004 (SR 2004/327).


Schedule 1
Infringement offences and fees

rr 3, 4, 5

Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986 (SR 1986/221)

Provision Description of offence Fee
($)
r 6(1) Using a net with undersized mesh 250
r 6(2) Taking or possessing undersized fish 250
r 6A(2) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of eels, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 6A(2) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of eels, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 7(1) Setting or using a net that is not properly marked 250
r 7(2) Setting or using a fyke net that is not properly marked 250
r 8 Hauling a net, etc, other than by hand 250
r 9(1) Using or setting a net that, either by itself or together with any other net, extends more than one-quarter across the width of any river, stream, or channel (as measured in accordance with the regulations) 250
r 9(2) Using or setting a net that, either by itself or together with or in conjunction with any other net, wing, or leader, extends more than one-quarter of the width of any arm of the sea, including any estuary, inlet, bay, or sound (as measured in accordance with the regulations) 250
r 10 Setting a net in a way that causes stalling or allows stalling to occur 250
r 11 Erecting a pole or stake in conjunction with a fishing net 250
r 12 Using a set net contrary to the regulations, etc 250
r 13 Setting, using, or possessing a drag net contrary to the regulations 250
r 14 Setting, using, or possessing a fyke net or Hinaki trap contrary to the regulations 250
r 15 Line fishing contrary to the regulations 250
r 15A Using or possessing pots without required markings 250
r 15B(2)(a)(i) Using, setting, or possessing 4 pots in New Zealand fisheries waters 250
r 15B(2)(a)(ii) Using, setting, or possessing 5 or 6 pots in New Zealand fisheries waters 500
r 15B(3)(a)(i) Using, setting, or possessing on or from a vessel more than 6 pots, but not more than 9 pots in New Zealand fisheries waters 250
r 15B(3)(a)(ii) Using, setting, or possessing on or from a vessel more than 9 pots, but not more than 12 pots in New Zealand fisheries waters 500
r 16(1) Possessing a live brown bullhead catfish 500
r 16(2) Taking a live brown bullhead catfish without killing it immediately 500
r 17(1), (2), (3), or (4) Using fishing gear in taking quinnat salmon, etc, contrary to the regulations 250
r 17(5A) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of quinnat salmon, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 17(5A) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of quinnat salmon, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 19(2) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of shellfish, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 19(2) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of shellfish, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 19(4) Taking or possessing undersized shellfish 250
r 19(5) Taking or possessing undersized dredge oysters 250
r 19B(3) Possessing more than the limit of paua specified in regulation 19B(2), but not more than 2 times that limit 250
r 19B(3) Possessing more than 2 times the limit of paua specified in regulation 19B(2), but not more than 3 times that limit 500
r 20 Taking unmeasurable shellfish 250
r 21 Using underwater breathing apparatus for taking paua contrary to the regulations 250
r 22(2) Taking, possessing, or disturbing up to 50 toheroa 500
r 23 Opening, taking, or possessing oysters contrary to the regulations 250
r 24 Taking or possessing scallops contrary to the regulations 250
r 25(1), (2), or (3) Taking or possessing rock lobster, etc, contrary to the regulations 250
r 25(1B) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of rock lobsters, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 25(1B) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of rock lobsters, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 25B Using rock lobster pots without correct apertures, etc 250
r 25BA Using or possessing specified loops in a manner contrary to regulation 25BA 250
r 25C Using or possessing pots to take octopus without latches or similar devices 250
  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: substituted, on 1 June 2009, by regulation 4(1) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2009 (SR 2009/95).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2009, by regulation 4(1) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2009 (SR 2009/246).

Fisheries (Auckland and Kermadec Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986 (SR 1986/222)

Provision Description of offence Fee
($)
r 3A(8) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of fish, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 3A(8) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of fish, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 3AB(2) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of shellfish, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 3AB(2) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of shellfish, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 3B Using or possessing a net with undersized mesh 250
r 3C Taking or possessing undersized snapper 250
r 3D Taking or possessing undersized blue cod 250
r 4 Taking or possessing fish from Manukau Harbour contrary to the regulations 250
r 5 Using prohibited fishing method to take fish in the vicinity of Mimiwhangata Peninsula 250
r 5(5)(a) Using, in person or from a vessel, 2 rock lobster pots in the vicinity of Mimiwhangata Peninsula 250
r 5(5)(b) Using, in person or from a vessel, 3 rock lobster pots in the vicinity of Mimiwhangata Peninsula 500
r 6 Taking fish or seaweed from the prohibited area 250
r 6A Fishing within 1 nautical mile of Mayor (Tuhua) Island contrary to the regulations 250
r 6B Fishing in the Bay of Islands contrary to the regulations 250
r 6C (other than 6C(1)(l)(iii)) Set netting in a prohibited area 250
r 6D Taking or possessing shellfish from Cheltenham Beach contrary to the regulations 250
r 6E Taking or possessing shellfish from Karekare Beach contrary to the regulations 250
r 6F Taking or possessing shellfish from Eastern Beach contrary to the regulations 250
r 7 Taking or possessing fish near Motu River contrary to the regulations 250
r 8 Taking or possessing scallops contrary to the regulations 250
r 10 Taking or possessing spotted black groper contrary to the regulations 250
  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Auckland and Kermadec Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2009, by regulation 4(2) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2009 (SR 2009/246).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Auckland and Kermadec Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2009, by regulation 4(3) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2009 (SR 2009/246).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Auckland and Kermadec Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 June 2009, by regulation 4(2) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2009 (SR 2009/95).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Auckland and Kermadec Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2004, by regulation 3(2) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/287).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Auckland and Kermadec Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2004, by regulation 3(3) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/287).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Auckland and Kermadec Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 15 January 2004, by regulation 3 of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2003 (SR 2003/379).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Auckland and Kermadec Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 2 October 2003, by regulation 3(2) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2003 (SR 2003/220).

Fisheries (Central Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986 (SR 1986/223)

Provision Description of offence Fee
($)
r 3A(6) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of fish, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 3A(6) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of fish, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 3B Using or possessing a net with undersized mesh 250
r 4 Using a net at the Wairoa Hard contrary to the regulations 250
r 4A Set netting at Pauatahanui Inlet contrary to the regulations 250
r 4B Taking or possessing undersized snapper 250
r 4C Taking or possessing undersized paua from Amateur Taranaki Paua Fishery Area 250
r 5 Fishing around the Sugar Loaf Islands contrary to the regulations 250
r 5B Set netting within prohibited area of coast adjacent to Cape Runaway 250
r 5D Fishing in Pukerua Bay except by hand-held line 250
  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Central Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2009, by regulation 4(4) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2009 (SR 2009/246).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Central Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2004, by regulation 3(4) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/287).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Central Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 31 August 2002, by regulation 3 of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2002 (SR 2002/247).

Fisheries (Challenger Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986 (SR 1986/224)

Provision Description of offence Fee
($)
r 2B(8) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of fish, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 2B(8) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of fish, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 2C Taking or possessing undersized blue cod from the Marlborough Sounds area 250
r 2D Taking from or possessing in the Challenger (East) Area undersized blue cod  250
r 2E Landing blue cod otherwise than in a whole or gutted state 500
r 3A(1A) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of scallops, but not more than 2 times that limit 250
r 3A(1A) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of scallops, but not more than 3 times that limit 500
r 3A(2) Taking or possessing scallops contrary to the regulations 250
r 3B Using or possessing a net with undersized mesh 250
r 4 Finfishing at Double Cove contrary to the regulations 250
r 4A Set netting contrary to the regulations 250
r 4AC Using a set net in the waters described in r 4AC(2), other than a flatfish set net during the period commencing on 1 April in each year and ending on 30 September in that year 500
r 4E Longlining in Pelorus Sound contrary to the regulations 250
r 4F(2) Taking or possessing up to 3 blue cod taken from within the enclosed waters of the Marlborough Sounds on any day during the period commencing on 1 October 2008 and ending on 1 October 2012 500
  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Challenger Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2008, by regulation 4(1) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2008 (SR 2008/273).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Challenger Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2008, by regulation 4(2) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2008 (SR 2008/273).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Challenger Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2008, by regulation 4(3) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2008 (SR 2008/273).

Fisheries (South-East Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986 (SR 1986/225)

Provision Description of offence Fee
($)
r 3A(6) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of fish, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 3A(6) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of fish, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 3B Using or possessing a set net with undersized mesh 250
r 3C Taking blue cod contrary to the regulations 250
r 3D Set netting contrary to the regulations 250
r 3E Leaving set net unattended in East Otago Taiapure contrary to regulations 250
r 4 Netting in North Canterbury contrary to the regulations 250
r 5 Using a net in Lake Ellesmere with undersized mesh 250
r 6 Using nets at and near Lake Ellesmere contrary to the regulations 250
r 6A Using drag nets in Akaroa Harbour and Lyttleton Harbour contrary to the regulations 250
r 6B Taking or possessing undersized quinnat salmon from Otago Harbour 250
r 6C(4) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of fish, but not more than 2 times the daily limit in Akaroa Harbour taiapure 250
r 6C(4) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of fish, but not more than 3 times the daily limit in Akaroa Harbour taiapure 500
r 6D Taking or possessing a sea horse in Akaroa Harbour taiapure 250
r 6DA Taking or possessing shellfish in Onawe Peninsula marine area 250
r 6EA Using a set net in the waters described in r 6EA(2), other than a flatfish set net during the period commencing on 1 April in each year and ending on 30 September in that year 500
r 6G Drag netting in Catlins River 250
r 7B(1), (2) Taking or possessing rock lobster from Chatham Islands contrary to the regulations 250
  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (South-East Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2009, by regulation 4(5) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2009 (SR 2009/246).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (South-East Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 June 2009, by regulation 4(4) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2009 (SR 2009/95).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (South-East Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2008, by regulation 4(4) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2008 (SR 2008/273).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (South-East Area Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1986: amended, on 1 October 2007, by regulation 4(1) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2007 (SR 2007/250).

Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1991 (SR 1991/57)

Provision Description of offence Fee
($)
r 3A(1) Taking or possessing blue cod in Milford or Doubtful Sounds contrary to the regulations 250
r 4(7) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of fish, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 4(7) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of fish, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 4A Using or possessing a set net with undersized mesh 250
r 4AA(5) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of fish, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 4AA(5) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of fish, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 4AAB(3) Possessing, using, or setting dahn lines, rock lobster pots, rock lobster holding pots, dredges, set nets, or blue cod pots contrary to the regulations 250
r 4AAB(4) Using, setting, possessing, or having on board a vessel or vehicle a rock lobster holding pot not marked as required 250
r 5(1A) Taking or possessing not more than 10 scallops during a closed season 250
r 5(3) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of scallops, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 5(3) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of scallops, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 5A Dredging in Paterson Inlet 250
r 5AA(1)(a) Using or possessing set nets, longlines, or blue cod pots in Paterson Inlet contrary to the regulations 250
r 5AA(2)(a) Using 3 rock lobster pots in Paterson Inlet contrary to the regulations 250
r 5AA(2)(b) Using 4 rock lobster pots in Paterson Inlet contrary to the regulations 500
r 5B(2) Taking or possessing more than the daily limit of mussels in Southland Fishery Management Area, but not more than 2 times the daily limit 250
r 5B(2) Taking or possessing more than 2 times the daily limit of mussels in Southland Fishery Management Area, but not more than 3 times the daily limit 500
r 5C Dredging in Foveaux Strait contrary to regulations 250
  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1991: amended, on 1 October 2009, by regulation 4(6) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2009 (SR 2009/246).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1991: amended, on 1 October 2009, by regulation 4(7) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2009 (SR 2009/246).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1991: amended, on 30 June 2009, by regulation 4 of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2009 (SR 2009/178).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1991: amended, on 1 October 2007, by regulation 4(2) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2007 (SR 2007/250).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1991: amended, on 30 June 2005, by regulation 3 of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2005 (SR 2005/142).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1991: amended, on 21 October 2004, by regulation 4(1) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2004 (SR 2004/327).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1991: amended, on 21 October 2004, by regulation 4(2) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2004 (SR 2004/327).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Amateur Fishing) Regulations 1991: amended, on 1 October 2004, by regulation 3(5) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/287).

Fisheries (Reporting) Regulations 2001 (SR 2001/188)

Provision Description of offence Fee
($)
r 5(3) Failing to complete a catch, effort, and landing return as required 400
r 5(4A) In the case of a catch, effort, and landing return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between the 16th and 20th days of that month (both days inclusive) 400
r 5(4A) In the case of a catch, effort, and landing return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between the 21st day of that month and the 15th day of the following month (both dates inclusive) 750
r 5(5) Failing to provide a nil catch, effort, and landing return by the due date 400
r 6(2) Failing to complete a catch landing return as required 400
r 6(3A) In the case of a catch landing return due not later than the 15th day after the last day of the fishing trip, providing the return between the 16th and 20th days after the last day of the fishing trip (both days inclusive) 400
r 6(3A) In the case of a catch landing return due not later than the 15th day after the last day of the fishing trip, providing the return between 6 days and 1 calendar month after the date it was due (both dates inclusive) 750
r 6(3A) In the case of a catch landing return due not later than 15 days after the last day of the calendar month, providing the return between the 16th and the 20th days after the last day of the calendar month (both days inclusive) 400
r 6(3A) In the case of a catch landing return due not later than 15 days after the last day of the calendar month, providing the return between the 21st day of that month and the 15th day of the following month (both days inclusive) 750
r 6(4) Failing to provide a nil catch landing return by the due date 400
r 7(2A) In the case of a monthly harvest return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between the 16th and 20th days of that month (both days inclusive) 400
r 7(2A) In the case of a monthly harvest return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between the 21st day of that month and the 15th day of the following month (both days inclusive) 750
r 7(4) Failing to provide a nil monthly harvest return by the due date 400
r 8(2) Failing to complete a freshwater eel catch effort return as required 400
r 8(4) In the case of a freshwater eel catch effort return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between 16th and 20th days of that month (both days inclusive) 400
r 8(4) In the case of a freshwater eel catch effort return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between the 21st day of that month and the 15th day of the following month (both days inclusive) 750
r 9(2) Failing to complete freshwater eel catch landing return as required 400
r 9(3A) In the case of a freshwater eel catch landing return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between the 16th and the 20th days of that month (both days inclusive) 400
r 9(3A) In the case of a freshwater eel catch landing return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between the 21st day of that month and the 15th day of the following month (both days inclusive) 750
r 9(4) Failing to provide a nil catch, effort, and landing return by the due date 400
r 9(5) Failing to provide a nil freshwater eel catch landing return by the due date 400
r 10(2) Failing to complete a paua catch effort landing return as required 400
r 10(3A) In the case of a paua catch effort landing return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between the 16th and the 20th days of that month (both days inclusive) 400
r 10(3A) In the case of a paua catch effort landing return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between the 21st day of that month and the 15th day of the following month (both days inclusive) 750
r 10(4) Failing to provide a nil paua catch, effort landing return by the due date 400
r 11(2) Failing to complete a trawl catch, effort, and processing return as required 400
r 11(3) In the case of a trawl catch, effort, and processing return due not later than the 15th day after the last day of the fishing trip, providing the return between the 16th and 20th days after the last day of the fishing trip (both days inclusive) 400
r 11(3) In the case of a trawl catch, effort, and processing return due not later than the 15th day after the last day of the fishing trip, providing the return between 6 days and 1 calendar month after the date it was due (both dates inclusive) 750
r 11A(2) Failing to complete a lining catch effort return as required 400
r 11A(3) In the case of a lining catch effort return due not later than the 15th day after the last day of the fishing trip, providing the return between the 16th day and the 20th day after the last day of the fishing trip (both days inclusive) 400
r 11A(3) In the case of a lining catch effort return due not later than the 15th day after the last day of the fishing trip, providing the return between 6 days and 1 calendar month after the date it was due (both dates inclusive) 750
r 11B(2) Failing to complete a netting catch effort landing return as required 400
r 11B(4) In the case of a netting catch effort landing return due not later than the 15th day of the month, providing the return between the 16th day and the 20th day of that month (both days inclusive) 400
r 11B(4) In the case of a netting catch effort landing return due not later than the 15th day of the month, providing the return between 6 days and 1 calendar month after the date it was due (both days inclusive) 750
r 11C(2) Failing to complete a lining trip catch effort return as required 400
r 11C(4) In the case of a lining trip catch effort return due not later than the 15th day of the month, providing the return between the 16th day and the 20th day of that month (both days inclusive) 400
r 11C(4) In the case of a lining trip catch effort return due not later than the 15th day of the month, providing the return between the 21st of that month and the 15th day of the following month (both days inclusive) 750
r 11D(2) Failing to complete a trawl catch effort return 400
r 11D(3) In the case of a trawl catch effort return due not later than the 15th day of the month, providing the return between the 16th day and the 20th day of that month (both days inclusive) 400
r 11D(3) In the case of a trawl catch effort return due not later than the 15th day of the month, providing the return between the 21st of that month and the 15th day of the following month (both days inclusive) 750
r 11E(2) Failing to complete a non-fish and protected species catch return as required 400
r 11E(6) Providing a non-fish and protected species catch return up to 5 days after the date it was due 400
r 11E(6) Providing a non-fish and protected species catch return between 6 days and 1 calendar month after the date it was due (both days inclusive) 750
r 12(2) Failing to complete a squid jigging catch effort return as required 400
r 12(3) In the case of a squid jigging catch effort return due not later than the 15th day after the last day of the fishing trip, providing the return between the 16th and 20th days after the last day of the fishing trip (both days inclusive) 400
r 12(3) In the case of a squid jigging catch effort return due not later than the 15th day after the last day of the fishing trip, providing the return between 6 days and 1 calendar month after the date it was due (both dates inclusive) 750
r 13(2) Failing to complete a tuna longlining catch effort return as required 400
r 13(3) In the case of a tuna longlining catch effort return due not later than 15 days after the last day of the calendar month, providing the return between the 16th and 20th days after the last day of the calendar month (both days inclusive) 400
r 13(3) In the case of a tuna longlining catch effort return due not later than 15 days after the last day of the calendar month, providing the return between the 21st day of that month and the 15th day of the following month (both days inclusive) 750
r 14(1) Failing to provide a client details annual update form by the due date 400
r 14(3) Failing to advise of updated client details by the due date 400
r 15(1) Failing to provide a licensed fish receiver update form by the due date 400
r 15(3) Failing to advise of updated licensed fish receiver details as soon as practicable 400
r 16(2A) In the case of a licensed fish receiver return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between the 16th and the 20th days of that month (both days inclusive) 400
r 16(2A) In the case of a licensed fish receiver return due not later than the 15th day of a month, providing the return between the 21st day of that month and the 15th day of the following month (both days inclusive) 750
r 16(3) Failing to provide a nil licensed fish receiver return by the due date 400
r 20(1A) In the case of an annual audit report due not later than 30 November in any year, providing the report in December of that year or in January the following year 400
r 20(4) Failing to carry out an audit of a newly licensed fish receiver after the date it was due but not more than 1 calendar month after the date it was due 400
r 31(1) Failing to retain a return book in accordance with the regulations 400
  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Reporting) Regulations 2001: amended, on 1 October 2009, by regulation 4(8) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2009 (SR 2009/246).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Reporting) Regulations 2001: amended, on 1 June 2009, by regulation 4(3) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2009 (SR 2009/95).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Reporting) Regulations 2001: amended, on 1 October 2008, by regulation 4 of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/27).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Reporting) Regulations 2001: amended, on 1 October 2007, by regulation 4(3) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2007 (SR 2007/250).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Reporting) Regulations 2001: amended, on 1 October 2004, by regulation 3(6) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2004 (SR 2004/287).

  • Schedule 1 Fisheries (Reporting) Regulations 2001: amended, on 11 July 2002, by regulation 3 of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2002 (SR 2002/165).

Schedule 2
Form of infringement notice for fisheries infringement offences

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(Front)
 
Ministry of Fisheries
Te Tautiaki i nga tini a Tangaroa
Notice No:
 
Infringement notice
Issued under the authority of section 260A of the
Fisheries Act 1996
Infringement notice served on—
Full name (or company name): 
Full address (residential or business):
Occupation:Date of birth:
 
Alleged infringement offence details
Date:Time:Day of week:
Location: Location code (if known):
Offence: Infringement fee payable:
 $
 Offence code (if known):
 
Details (if applicable)
Species:
Max allowable daily limit:
Min legal size:
Min net mesh size:
 
Issuing details
Issuing officer's warrant No:
Method infringement notice served by:
 
Procedures for payment of infringement fee
The infringement fee is payable within 28 days after [specify date].
Important: please read the information about infringement offences printed on the back of this notice.
Infringement fees may be paid to the Ministry of Fisheries by any of the following methods [specify payment options].
Cheques should be payable to Ministry of Fisheries and should be crossed and marked not transferable.
[Deposit slip is printed here]
Information about infringement offences
(Back)
Note: if, after reading this information, there is something in it that you do not understand, you should consult a lawyer immediately.
 
1Payment of infringement fee
 If you pay the infringement fee within 28 days after the service of this notice, no further action in respect of the infringement offence will be taken. Payment should be made to the Ministry of Fisheries in accordance with the instructions on the front page of this notice. If any fish or any proceeds of sale of fish have been seized from you, they will be forfeit to the Crown when you pay the infringement fee.
 
2Further action
 If you wish to raise any matter relating to circumstances of the alleged offence, you should do so by writing to the informant at the address shown in the Note at the end of this information within 28 days after the service of this notice.
 
3Defences
(1)You have a defence against any proceedings for the offence alleged in this notice if you can prove that the infringement fee has been paid to the Ministry of Fisheries by one of the payment methods specified on the front of this notice within 28 days after you are served with a reminder notice in respect of the offence.
 Note: late payment, or payment by any other method, will not be a defence.
(2)You have a further defence (in addition to that indicated in subparagraph (1) above) against proceedings relating to the alleged offence if you prove—
 (a)that—
  (i)the contravention was due to the act or default of another person, or to an accident or to some other cause beyond your control; and
  (ii)you took reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid the contravention; and
 (b)in the case of an offence concerning the taking of any fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in contravention of any provision of the Fisheries Act 1996, that you immediately returned the fish, aquatic life, or seaweed to the water from which they were taken, except where their return was prohibited by the Fisheries Act 1996 and you complied with all the material requirements of that Act in respect of the recording and reporting of the taking, return, or landing of the fish, aquatic life, or seaweed.
 Note: paragraph 3(2) summarises section 241 of the Fisheries Act 1996. If you intend to use the defence summarised in paragraph 3(2), you should not rely on the summary but should get a copy of section 241.
 
4Right to request hearing
(1)You have the right to request a hearing. A request for a hearing must be made in writing, be signed by you, and be delivered to the informant at the address shown in the Note at the end of this information within 28 days after you have been served with this notice. If you request a hearing, you may deny liability for the offence, or admit liability and make submissions as to penalty or any other matter.
(2)If you deny liability for the offence, the Ministry of Fisheries will serve you with a notice of hearing setting out the place and time at which the matter will be heard by the court (unless the Ministry of Fisheries decides not to commence court proceedings).
 Note: if the court finds you guilty of the offence, costs will be imposed in addition to any fine.
(3)If you admit liability for the offence but want the court to consider your submissions, you should, in your request for a hearing,—
 (a)admit the offence; and
 (b)set out the written submissions you wish to be considered by the court. The Ministry of Fisheries will then file your letter with the court (unless the Ministry of Fisheries decides not to commence court proceedings). There will be no oral hearing before the court if you follow this course of action.
 Note: any costs will be imposed in addition to any fine.
(4)If you are found guilty or admit the commission of the infringement offence, then, unless the court for special reasons relating to the offence orders otherwise, any fish or any proceeds of sale of fish seized are forfeit to the Crown.
 
5Consequences of taking no action
(1)If you do not pay the infringement fee and do not request a hearing within 28 days after the service of this notice, you will be served with a reminder notice (unless the informant decides otherwise).
(2)If you do not pay the infringement fee and do not request a hearing in respect of the alleged infringement offence within 28 days after the service of the reminder notice, you will become liable to pay costs in addition to the infringement fee (unless the informant decides not to commence court proceedings against you).
 
6Questions and other correspondence
 In any correspondence, please include—
 (a)the date of the infringement notice; and
 (b)the infringement notice number; and
 (c)the course of action you are taking in respect of the alleged offence; and
 (d)your full address for replies.
Note: all queries and all correspondence regarding this notice must be directed to the Ministry of Fisheries, [specify full address].
Further details of your rights and obligations are set out in section 21 of the Summary Proceedings Act 1957.
  • Schedule 2: amended, on 1 April 2008, by regulation 5(1) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/27).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 1 April 2008, by regulation 5(2) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/27).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(a) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(b) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(g) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(h) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(i) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(j) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(k) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(l) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(n) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(o) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(p) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(q) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(r) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 2: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 4(s) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

Schedule 3
Form of reminder notice for fisheries infringement offence

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  • Schedule 3: added, on 21 October 2004, by regulation 5 of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2004 (SR 2004/327).

(Front)
 
Ministry of FisheriesNotice No:
Te Tautiaki i nga tini a Tangaroa
 
Reminder notice for fisheries infringement offence
Issued under the authority of section 21(2) of the
Summary Proceedings Act 1957
 
Reminder notice served on—
Full name:Date of birth:Gender:
Full address:Occupation:Telephone No:
 Driver licence No:Reg No:
 
The informant alleges that you committed an infringement offence—
 
On [insert date]:At [insert time]:At [insert location]:
 
In that you:
 
This is an infringement offence against [insert section or regulation number] of the [insert Act or regulation name].
The penalty for the offence is $ [infringement fee].
Infringement notice issued by [insert issuing officer’s number]
 
Service details
(To be provided for filing in court)
Infringement notice served by [method of service] on [date of service]
Reminder notice served by [method of service] at [full address of service] on [date of service]
The last day for payment is [specify date], being 28 days from the date of service recorded on this notice.
 
Procedures for payment
Payment is to be made to the informant by any of the following methods: [specify payment options]
Please quote the “Notice No:” shown above in the top right corner. Cheques should be payable to “Ministry of Fisheries” and should be crossed and marked “not transferable”.
If you wish to deny the offence or wish to have the court consider submissions in respect of the offence, follow the directions contained in paragraphs 2 to 4 printed overleaf.
Important: it is in your own interests that you read the notes on the back of this form.
[Deposit slip is printed here]
(Back)
 
Information about infringement offences
Note: If, after reading this information, there is something in it that you do not understand, you should consult a lawyer immediately.
Note: Infringement offence notices may be issued in respect of fisheries related offences against the Fisheries Act 1996 or regulations made pursuant to that Act.
The type of infringement offence that you are alleged to have committed appears on the front of this form.
 
1Payment of infringement fee
 If you pay the infringement fee within 28 days after the service of this notice, no further enforcement action will be taken against you. Payments should be made as per the procedures for payment shown on the front page of this notice. If any fish or any proceeds of sale of fish have been seized from you, they will be forfeit to the Crown when you pay the infringement fee.
 
2Further action
(1)If you wish to raise any matter relating to the circumstances of the alleged offence, you should do so by writing to the informant at the address shown in the Note at the end of this notice within 28 days after the service of this notice.
(2)If you wish to deny liability in respect of the alleged offence, you must, within 28 days after the service of this notice, write to the informant at the address shown in the Note at the end of this notice requesting a hearing in respect of the offence. The informant will then, if it decides to commence court proceedings in respect of the offence, serve you with a notice of hearing setting out the place and time at which the court will hear the matter.
 Note: If the court finds you guilty of the offence, costs will be imposed in addition to any penalty.
(3)If you admit liability in respect of the alleged offence but wish to have the court consider submissions as to penalty or other matters, you must, within 28 days after the service of this notice write to the informant at the address shown in the Note at the end of this notice requesting a hearing in respect of the offence and in that same letter admit liability in respect of the offence and set out the submissions that you wish to be considered by the court. The informant will then, if it decides to commence court proceedings in respect of the offence, file your letter with the court. You are not entitled to make oral submissions to the court if you follow this course of action.
 Note: Costs will be imposed in addition to any penalty.
 Note: When writing, please include the date of the infringement, the reminder notice number, and your full address for replies.
(4)If you are found guilty or admit the commission of the infringement offence, then, unless the court for special reasons relating to the offence orders otherwise, any fish or any proceeds of sale of fish seized are forfeit to the Crown.
 
3Non-payment of fee
 If you do not pay the infringement fee, and do not request a hearing in respect of the alleged infringement offence within 28 days after the service of this notice, you will become liable to pay costs in addition to a fine (unless the informant decides not to commence court proceedings against you). The fine will be equal to the amount of the infringement fee or the amount of the infringement fee remaining unpaid. If any fish or any proceeds of sale of fish have been seized from you, they are forfeit to the Crown when a copy of a reminder notice is filed, or is deemed to be filed, in court within 6 months from the time when the offence is alleged to have been committed.
 
4Defences
(1)You have a defence against any proceedings for the offence alleged in this notice if the infringement fee is paid to the informant by one of the payment methods specified on the front of this notice before, or within 28 days after, you are served with this notice. Late payment, or payment by any other method, will not be a defence.
(2)You have a further defence (in addition to that indicated in paragraph 4(1) above) against any proceedings for the alleged offence if you prove—
 (a)that—
  (i)the contravention was due to the act or default of another person, or to an accident, or to some other cause beyond your control; and
  (ii)you took reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid the contravention; and
 (b)in the case of an offence concerning the taking of any fish, aquatic life, or seaweed in contravention of any provision of the Fisheries Act 1996, that you immediately returned the fish, aquatic life, or seaweed to the water from which it was taken, except where return was prohibited by the Fisheries Act 1996 and you complied with all the material requirements of that Act in respect of the recording and reporting of the taking, return, or landing of the fish, aquatic life, or seaweed.
 Note: Paragraph 4(2) summarises section 241 of the Fisheries Act 1996. If you intend to use the defence summarised in paragraph 4(2), you should not rely on the summary but should get a copy of section 241.
 Note: All queries and correspondence regarding this infringement must be directed to the informant at the Ministry of Fisheries, [specify full address].
 Payments relating to this infringement should be made in accordance with the procedure for payment shown on the front page of this notice.
  • Schedule 3: amended, on 1 April 2008, by regulation 6(1) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/27).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 1 April 2008, by regulation 6(2) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2008 (SR 2008/27).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 1 April 2007, by regulation 5 of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2007 (SR 2007/35).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(1)(a) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(1)(b) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(1)(c) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(1)(d) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(1)(e) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(1)(i) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(1)(j) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(1)(k) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(1)(l) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(1)(m) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(1)(n) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(2) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(3) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(4) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(5) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

  • Schedule 3: amended, on 10 October 2006, by regulation 5(6) of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Amendment Regulations 2006 (SR 2006/238).

Marie Shroff,
Clerk of the Executive Council.


Issued under the authority of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989.

Date of notification in Gazette: 18 October 2001.


Contents

  • 1General

  • 2Status of reprints

  • 3How reprints are prepared

  • 4Changes made under section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989

  • 5List of amendments incorporated in this reprint (most recent first)


Notes
1 General
  • This is a reprint of the Fisheries (Infringement Offences) Regulations 2001. The reprint incorporates all the amendments to the regulations as at 1 October 2009, as specified in the list of amendments at the end of these notes.

    Relevant provisions of any amending enactments that have yet to come into force or that contain relevant transitional or savings provisions are also included, after the principal enactment, in chronological order.

2 Status of reprints
  • Under section 16D of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989, reprints are presumed to correctly state, as at the date of the reprint, the law enacted by the principal enactment and by the amendments to that enactment. This presumption applies even though editorial changes authorised by section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 have been made in the reprint.

    This presumption may be rebutted by producing the official volumes of statutes or statutory regulations in which the principal enactment and its amendments are contained.

3 How reprints are prepared
  • A number of editorial conventions are followed in the preparation of reprints. For example, the enacting words are not included in Acts, and provisions that are repealed or revoked are omitted. For a detailed list of the editorial conventions, see http://www.pco.parliament.govt.nz/editorial-conventions/ or Part 8 of the Tables of New Zealand Acts and Ordinances and Statutory Regulations and Deemed Regulations in Force.

4 Changes made under section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989
  • Section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 authorises the making of editorial changes in a reprint as set out in sections 17D and 17E of that Act so that, to the extent permitted, the format and style of the reprinted enactment is consistent with current legislative drafting practice. Changes that would alter the effect of the legislation are not permitted.

    A new format of legislation was introduced on 1 January 2000. Changes to legislative drafting style have also been made since 1997, and are ongoing. To the extent permitted by section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989, all legislation reprinted after 1 January 2000 is in the new format for legislation and reflects current drafting practice at the time of the reprint.

    In outline, the editorial changes made in reprints under the authority of section 17C of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 are set out below, and they have been applied, where relevant, in the preparation of this reprint:

    • omission of unnecessary referential words (such as of this section and of this Act)

    • typeface and type size (Times Roman, generally in 11.5 point)

    • layout of provisions, including:

      • indentation

      • position of section headings (eg, the number and heading now appear above the section)

    • format of definitions (eg, the defined term now appears in bold type, without quotation marks)

    • format of dates (eg, a date formerly expressed as the 1st day of January 1999 is now expressed as 1 January 1999)

    • position of the date of assent (it now appears on the front page of each Act)

    • punctuation (eg, colons are not used after definitions)

    • Parts numbered with roman numerals are replaced with arabic numerals, and all cross-references are changed accordingly

    • case and appearance of letters and words, including:

      • format of headings (eg, headings where each word formerly appeared with an initial capital letter followed by small capital letters are amended so that the heading appears in bold, with only the first word (and any proper nouns) appearing with an initial capital letter)

      • small capital letters in section and subsection references are now capital letters

    • schedules are renumbered (eg, Schedule 1 replaces First Schedule), and all cross-references are changed accordingly

    • running heads (the information that appears at the top of each page)

    • format of two-column schedules of consequential amendments, and schedules of repeals (eg, they are rearranged into alphabetical order, rather than chronological).