Dowey v Ministry of Fisheries - [1997] 1 NZLR 83

Fishing and fisheries — Offences — Taking of scallops less than minimum size — Appellant fined, wet fish quota forfeited, banned from industry for three years — Whether Court had discretion to forfeit quota to Crown — Whether discretion validly exercised — Whether appellant should be granted relief against forfeiture — Whether appellant should be granted relief against banning order — Factors to be taken into account in considering relief — Fisheries Act 1983, ss 107B(3) and 107D.