RECIDIVIST PIPI POACHER GETS $1000 FINE AND 12 MONTH FISHING BAN

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RECIDIVIST PIPI POACHER GETS $1000 FINE AND 12 MONTH FISHING BAN

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RECIDIVIST PIPI POACHER GETS $1000 FINE AND 12 MONTH FISHING BAN

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Friday 4 May, 2018
RECIDIVIST PIPI POACHER GETS $1000 FINE AND 12 MONTH FISHING BAN
A man caught by Fisheries Officers with 15 litres of pipis at Venus Bay in January has been sentenced and fined $1,000 with conviction, after the matter was heard at the Korumburra Magistrates Court today.
The man from Stony Creek in West Gippsland also received a prohibition order banning him from any recreational fishing for 12 months.
The catch limit for pipis in the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park between Point Smyth and Arch Rock, including Venus Bay, is two litres per person per day.
This was the man’s second summons to court for taking excess pipis and he failed to appear before the Magistrate.
Victorian Fisheries Authority Regional Manager of Operations, Bill McCarthy, said it was a good result and sends a clear message of deterrence to others who may be thinking of exceeding catch limits.
“It shows that this behavior will not be tolerated.
“People who don't comply with prohibition orders and continue to fish illegally face even stiffer penalties of up to $15,857 and or six months imprisonment, or both.
“Catch limits are set to ensure equitable sharing of fisheries resources and long-term sustainability so that there are fish for the future.
“Most people Fisheries Officers encounter harvesting pipis at Venus Bay are doing the right thing and abiding by catch limits,” Mr McCarthy said.
Anyone who sees or suspects illegal fishing is urged to call the 24-hour reporting line 13FISH (133474), anytime.
Media contact: Bronte Ryan - 0409 255 140

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Post by Bayrock » Fri May 04, 2018 11:34 am

$1000 fine is a disgrace.
Should be $1000 per kilo over the limit.

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Post by hornet » Fri May 04, 2018 11:46 am

"This was the man’s second summons to court for taking excess pipis and he failed to appear before the Magistrate."

He has no remorse or respect for the law.. this time around the penalty should have been much harsher.
He who has the most fishing rods WINS ! :ts:

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Post by Texas » Fri May 04, 2018 11:53 am

hornet wrote:"This was the man’s second summons to court for taking excess pipis and he failed to appear before the Magistrate."

He has no remorse or respect for the law.. this time around the penalty should have been much harsher.
Totally agree
Bayrocks $1000 per litre over limit, is more like it.

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Post by Lightningx » Fri May 04, 2018 11:55 am

What kind of bull fine is that? No wonder why people just keep doing this ****. Harsher penalties need to apply! Absolute rubbish!

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Post by jasew3 » Sat May 05, 2018 3:07 pm

Very dismal fine. But in saying that the beaches around venus bay are always getting smashed by people taking excessive amounts of pippis. Makes me angry when im there and I see people blantly taking way too much in one bucket. I still think the fisheries dept should look at banning the removal of pippis there for awhile as the ecosystem will be effected, once we keep smashing it until there is nothing left for the next generations...but on a lighter note maybe I should hire a econovan and take my kids and 20 of the friends with me down to the beach that way I can take a decent amount.lol.
Happy Fishing Everyone.
cheers Jase.

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Post by cantcatchem » Sat May 05, 2018 3:50 pm

Lightningx wrote:What kind of bull fine is that? No wonder why people just keep doing this sh*t. Harsher penalties need to apply! Absolute rubbish!
You can buy a lot of pipies for $1000

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Post by Sinsemilla » Sat May 05, 2018 5:24 pm

They are scum bags and something needs to be done.

https://youtu.be/SO8okmBi98M

https://www.vbpipis.info/about4

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Post by smile0784 » Sat May 05, 2018 11:25 pm

What punishment he probably didnt even pay the first cos he didnt appear.
This is bull.
Should of seized his car for transporting the pipies then he mite care

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