This Act relates to fisheries and fishing, and to oyster farms. It repeals the Fisheries Act of 1902 and other related Acts. It is structured in the following Parts: Preliminary; Fishing generally; Trout and salmon; General and supplemental; Regulations. The Governor may constitute Fish Supply Districts for the purposes of this Act. Provisions governing the sale of fish (other than oysters or prescribed fish) are contained in division 6 of Part 3. The Minister may require persons engaged in the sale, processing, transport or farming of fish to furnish data on catch, sales, output, gear used, the business. Acclimatisation districts may be established in areas where trout fry, young or mature salmon or trout are being liberated, placed or transplanted (art. 43). Acclimatisation societies for the distribution or protection of salmon or trout must apply for registration under section 44. The Governor may make regulations on inspection, administration, markets, etc. of fish.
Australie · 1935-12-17