Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)Chapter 6 : Law Enforcement55. Immobilisation of vessels, vehicles or aircraft |
(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. |