Section 13 — Fisheries Act

(1)

Any person who, in Brunei Darussalam waters —

(a)

operates or allows to be operated, any fishing appliance without a licence;

(b)

has in his possession or under his control, any fishing appliance without such a licence;

(c)

sets up or causes to be set up any fishing appliance without a written approval from the Director prior to the issue of such a licence; or

(d)

contravenes the conditions of any such licence or written approval, is guilty of an offence.

(2)

Written approval pursuant to subsection (1)(c) shall be subject to such conditions as the Director may impose.

(3)

The Director shall refuse to grant an application for a licence under subsection (1)(a) if, in his opinion, the system would be likely to cause any obstruction to navigation or impediment to the natural flow of water within Brunei Darussalam waters.

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