Bloo62 Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 maybe get hold of a few spare stickers to give to these folks when you meet them. Speaking of the stickers, does anyone know how/where I can get one? I have checked out boating shops. tackle shops with no success. Do you have to get in touch with fisheries somehow??? Would love it if someone could point me in the right direction. cheers, Bloo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flattieman Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Great - thanks very much. Flattieman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmoshe Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Hi all Raiders, FYI I had a talk with Mr Maxwell Withnell from the DPI and he was very happy to hear from us here on this site He was most helpful with the following information and if there are any further queries on the fines etc for individuals he is more than happy to assist us By individuals, the DPI do not discriminate between professional fishermen and ordinary rec fishos. We are treated equally and on each situation of severity. This is the information forwarded to me by email. I will just give you the most common ones that your members may wish to know Exceed Bag Limit or Possession Prohibited Size Fish- $300 Penalty Infringement Notice (PIN) or maximum penalty in a court of $11,000 or 3 months imprisonment or both. Take/ Possession of Protected Fish-$500 PIN or maximum penalty of $11,000 or 3 months or both. Take fish from closed waters or closed season- $500 PIN or max penalty of $22,000 and/or 6 months. Unlawful use of net or trap-$500 PIN or max penalty of $22,000 and/or 6 months. Unlawful possession of fishing gear-$500 PIN and/or 6 months. Not have recreational fishing licence or fail to have in possession- $200 PIN or maximum penalty of $2,200. Come back to me if you want any more specific ones Stewart but won't be back in my office until Monday 27th March. Regards Maxwell Withnell NSW Department Primary Industries PO Box 213 MACLEAN NSW 2463 Ph: 02 6645 0504 Fax: 02 6645 1326 These fines are for everyone breaking the law and if the DPI FISHERIES OFFICERS DEEM IT NESCESSARY THEY WILL GO TO COURT FOR THE MAXIMUM FINE AND CONVICTION DEPENDING ON SEVERITY Cheers Swordfisherman Many thanks for getting that info for us all. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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