S.L. 425.11 Art. 6Offences and penalties.

(1) Any person found guilty of having committed a criminal offence under article 5, or of having fished using the implement known as lampara without having a permit granted under this Order, shall be liable to a fine (multa) of not more than ten thousand euro (€10,000).

(2) In determining the amount of the fine (multa) which is to be imposed under sub-article (1), the Court shall consider the prejudice caused to the fishing resources and the marine environment, as well as the economic situation of the offender and any repetition of an infringement of the laws relating to fishing.

(3) In any case involving a criminal offence under this article, the maximum penalty shall not exceed the maximum penalty which may be provided for under article 32 of the Act.