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Coastal Fisheries Protection Act

Version of section 16 from 2002-12-31 to 2019-06-15:


Marginal note:Return if no forfeiture ordered

  •  (1) Where a fishing vessel or goods have been seized pursuant to section 9 and proceedings in respect of an offence under this Act have been instituted, but the fishing vessel or goods or any proceeds realized from a sale pursuant to section 11 are not at the final conclusion of the proceedings ordered to be forfeited, they shall, subject to subsection (2), be returned or the proceeds shall be paid to the person from whom the fishing vessel or goods were seized.

  • Marginal note:Exception in case of conviction and fine

    (2) Where the proceedings referred to in subsection (1) result in a conviction and a fine is imposed, the fishing vessel or goods may be detained until the fine is paid, the fishing vessel and the goods may be sold under execution in satisfaction of the fine or the proceeds realized from a sale of any of the goods pursuant to section 11 may be applied in payment of the fine.

  • R.S., c. C-21, s. 6

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