(1) A person must not tag, brand, mark or fin clip any fish.
Penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2) Subregulation (1) does not apply to a person who tags, brands, marks or fin clips a fish—
(a) under an aquaculture licence; or
(b) under a general permit that authorises the taking of fish for research, management or scientific purposes; or
(c) under the direction of the Secretary acting under section 140 of the Act.