Guidance
Fishing offences: fines and payment
Penalty notices and fines that apply for fisheries offences, including illegal catch and marketing offences.
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A penalty must be paid within 28 days to prevent prosecution in court. If a penalty is not paid within 28 days, the matter will go to court. This guidance includes details on:
- when a penalty is considered
- how much a penalty will be for
- offences
- how to pay a penalty
- objecting to a penalty
Also see the Marine Management Organisation’s Compliance and Enforcement Strategy.
Updates to this page
Published 11 June 2014
Last updated 30 November 2022
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FAP guidance update
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Financial Administrative Penalty Guidance - update
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Updated financial administration penalties document
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