Decision to submit to summary administrative proceedings

(1) The Fisheries Administrator may, after consultation with the Minister and the written consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions, proceed administratively against a person who has been charged with a contravention of this Act. (2) The Fisheries Administrator shall promptly notify the person charged that administrative proceedings may be commenced against that person, within 24 hours of receiving such notification. (3) Where the person charged chooses to proceed administratively, that person shall notify the Fisheries Administrator in writing that he– (a) admits to having committed such violation; and Fisheries Resources [CAP. 210 89 (b) to proceedings after being fully informed about these proceedings. (4) Upon notifying the Fisheries Administrator of his choice under sub-section (3), the person charged shall– (a) not engage in any activity within the scope of this Act until the penalty has been paid in full; and (b) be deemed to have consented to any seizure which took place in accordance with this Act in relation to the violation subject to the Summary Administrative Proceedings, and to have waived any right to a hearing in the judicial process. (5) Upon receiving the notification given under sub-section (3), the Fisheries Administrator or his designee may handle this matter in accordance with this Part, in consultation with the Director of Public Prosecutions. (6) Where the person fails to respond to the Fisheries Administrator written notice within 24 hours, the Fisheries Administrator shall refer the matter to prosecution.