Spiel Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 $3,000 FINE FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING VIOLATION October 2, 2008 A commercial fishing boat captain and a commercial fishing company have each been fined $1,500 for not reporting accurately a catch of whitefish from Lake Erie. Angelo Coppola, of Leamington, captain of the commercial fishing boat Miss Melissa II, and Saco Fisheries Limited, Wheatley, owner of the commercial fishing licence, were found guilty of violating the conditions of their commercial fishing licence. An investigation by a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer found that Coppola had not declared 321 kilograms (707 pounds) of whitefish he caught on November 28, 2007, and landed at Kingsville. Justice of the Peace Maureen Brode heard the federal charges during a trial in the Ontario Court of Justice, Windsor, on April 9, 2008. The penalty was set on October 1, 2008. To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). www.ocoa.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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