[FIS 14,485] Wakaya Marine Reserve3 

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(1) The area marked in blue on the map set out in the Schedule is hereby declared as a Marine Reserve to be known as the Wakaya Marine Reserve for the purpose of conserving, protecting and maintaining species of fish, sharks, rays, cetaceans, sea turtles and all marine organisms including coral within the area.

(2) Any person operating a vessel within the marine reserve shall use only the mooring provided within the Marine Reserve.

(3) A person shall not dispose of or throw rubbish or any other waste material within the Marine Reserve area.

(4) Any development activity or undertaking within the coastal zone of the Marine Reserve is prohibited except with the approval of the department of fisheries.

(5) Any fishing activity or activity consisting of the collection of any species of fish and marine organisms including coral within the Marine Reserve is prohibited.

(6) Any person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to a fine of not less than $500 and not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment to a term not exceeding 6 months, or both.

(7) The department of fisheries may seize any marine organism, fishing equipment, conveyance including vehicles and vessels used for their transport or other property involved in a breach of subregulation (5).