Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
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Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
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May 13, 2015 | Media contact: Nick Foster 03 83926254
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Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
A 39-year-old Rosebud West man has been fined $2,000 and ordered to pay $79.64 in court costs for continuing to breach a prohibition order which prevented him from fishing in Victorian waters.
The man pleaded guilty in Frankston magistrate’s court last week after being caught fishing twice last year which was a breach of a prohibition order that was originally imposed on him in 2013 for exceeding the catch limit, taking undersized fish and the illegal sale of fish.
His boat, trailer and a fishing rod and reel were forfeited and he was placed on a further 12 month prohibition order.
Regional Supervising Fisheries Officer Dane Robinson said breaching a prohibition order is a very serious offence and carries heavy penalties.
“Prohibition orders are imposed by the courts for offences of a serious nature and where the person is likely to re-offend.
Anyone found guilty of breaching a prohibition order will face a penalty which can include forfeiture of items, fines of up to $14,700 and or 6 months imprisonment as well as being further banned from fishing,” Mr Robinson said.
“Fisheries Victoria thoroughly investigates reports of people taking fish for sale, exceeding catch limits and takes matters of people breaching orders very seriously.”
Anybody who sees or suspects illegal fishing activity is urged to call the 24-hour fisheries offence reporting line 13 FISH (13 3474).
May 13, 2015 | Media contact: Nick Foster 03 83926254
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Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
A 39-year-old Rosebud West man has been fined $2,000 and ordered to pay $79.64 in court costs for continuing to breach a prohibition order which prevented him from fishing in Victorian waters.
The man pleaded guilty in Frankston magistrate’s court last week after being caught fishing twice last year which was a breach of a prohibition order that was originally imposed on him in 2013 for exceeding the catch limit, taking undersized fish and the illegal sale of fish.
His boat, trailer and a fishing rod and reel were forfeited and he was placed on a further 12 month prohibition order.
Regional Supervising Fisheries Officer Dane Robinson said breaching a prohibition order is a very serious offence and carries heavy penalties.
“Prohibition orders are imposed by the courts for offences of a serious nature and where the person is likely to re-offend.
Anyone found guilty of breaching a prohibition order will face a penalty which can include forfeiture of items, fines of up to $14,700 and or 6 months imprisonment as well as being further banned from fishing,” Mr Robinson said.
“Fisheries Victoria thoroughly investigates reports of people taking fish for sale, exceeding catch limits and takes matters of people breaching orders very seriously.”
Anybody who sees or suspects illegal fishing activity is urged to call the 24-hour fisheries offence reporting line 13 FISH (13 3474).
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Re: Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
Cool, they finally nicked some bastard's boat.
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Re: Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
More boat taking would be a good thing
you gotta hav a crack even if yr just pissin in the wind
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Re: Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
It wont deter this person. Repeat offender, over limit, under size and also selling his catch.
He is well known and disliked by many in the area.
He is well known and disliked by many in the area.
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Re: Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
Should sell the confiscated boats for cheaper at auctions...or they should host a fisheries auction for all the confiscated gear they get.
The money made can then be put back into further developing local fisheries
The money made can then be put back into further developing local fisheries
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Re: Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
^ This! :a_goodjob:matt1991 wrote:Should sell the confiscated boats for cheaper at auctions...or they should host a fisheries auction for all the confiscated gear they get.
The money made can then be put back into further developing local fisheries
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Re: Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
matt1991 wrote:Should sell the confiscated boats for cheaper at auctions...or they should host a fisheries auction for all the confiscated gear they get.
The money made can then be put back into further developing local fisheries
They do
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Re: Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
Brett wrote:It wont deter this person. Repeat offender, over limit, under size and also selling his catch.
He is well known and disliked by many in the area.
Hopefully if that occurs the magistrate grows a set and puts him away for 6 months(highly doub't it),that'll stop him fishing for a bit.
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Re: Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
I reckon he got off lightly only $2000 and his boat for a repeat offender should have been a jail term then he may stop re-offending
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Re: Heavy penalties for fisheries court order breach
Where and when do they hold them? I'd be interested in seeing what is on offer some time.Brett wrote:matt1991 wrote:Should sell the confiscated boats for cheaper at auctions...or they should host a fisheries auction for all the confiscated gear they get.
The money made can then be put back into further developing local fisheries
They do
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle