Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)

Chapter 6 : Law Enforcement

55. Immobilisation of vessels, vehicles or aircraft

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(1) Having regard to the safety of a vessel, vehicle or aircraft seized, taken or detained, which is in the custody of the State in terms of this Act, a fishery control officer may take steps to immobilise it and may remove any part thereof.

 

(2) Any part removed as contemplated in subsection (1) shall be kept safely and returned to the vessel, vehicle or aircraft immediately upon its release from custody.