📜 Aquatic Resources Management Amendment Bill 2021
The Aquatic Resources Management Amendment Bill 2021 amends the Aquatic Resources Management Act 2016 to allow for a smoother transition of fisheries managed under the Fish Resources Management Act 1994 and to improve aquatic resource management.
Impact
Commercial and recreational fishers are affected, as the bill changes how aquatic resources are managed and allocated. The changes aim to ensure sustainable development of aquatic resources and provide secure fishing access rights.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA12 May 2021
- LA IntroducedLA12 May 2021
- LC Second Reading MovedLC17 June 2021
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA17 June 2021
- LA Third ReadingLA17 June 2021
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC18 Aug 2021
- LC Third ReadingLC18 Aug 2021
- Royal Assent24 Aug 2021
Penalty Provisions3 found
Unspecified offence under section 107(1)
“In section 107(1) in the Penalty paragraph (a) delete “if” and insert: of”
Unspecified offence under section 108
“In section 108 in the Penalty paragraph (a) delete “if” and insert: of”
Unspecified offence under section 109(4)
“In section 109(4) in the Penalty paragraph (a) delete “if” and insert: of”
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