Procedures in the event of an apparent infraction

(1) If the information collected during the inspection provides any evidence that the vessel committed an infraction of conservation and management measures or against national or international regulations, the inspector shall– (a) record the infraction in the inspection report; and (b) to the extent possible, ensure the safekeeping of the evidence pertaining to such infraction and submit immediately any documentary evidence to the BHSFU. (2) Upon receiving the inspector’s report and supporting evidence of any infractions, the BHSFU shall promptly 93 investigate the infraction and impose or take any necessary sanctions or remedial actions, as appropriate. (3) Where the infraction falls within the legal jurisdiction of the port Sate, that State may take action against the vessel in accordance with their domestic laws in addition to any action that will be taken by Belize. (4) Belize shall also consider and act on reports of infractions received from inspectors of the port State on a similar basis as the reports received from its authorized inspectors.