M.1 - MPO Assets are only to be used by MPO Qualified officers, unless authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

M.2 - When operating MPO Assets, you must wear the appropriate uniform, unless you are responding to an imminent emergency, however MPO PPE is not exempt and must be worn.

M.3 - MPO Assets are only to be used for performing MPO duties, such as patrolling coasts and beaches. MPO Assets are not to be used on regular patrols unless authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

M.4 - Air Tanks and Wetsuits may only be used prior to entering the water, and must be removed as soon as practical. Ensure whilst equipping these assets you go towards the back of your vehicle in order to make the RP more realistic.

M.5 - Any officer may board MPO Assets, however they may not enter the water under any circumstances unless they hold the Police Diver Certification.

M.6 - You may only carry 2 Air Tanks on patrol, unless otherwise authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

M.7 - You must always carry: Repair Kits, Fuel, Food/Water & First Aid assets while conducting MPO patrols.

M.8 - After you have finished patrol, you must refuel and repair MPO Assets in order to maintain rapid deployability.

M.9 - Common sense should always be used when operating MPO Assets.

M.10 - You must always wear a lifejacket (PPE) when operating MPO Assets.

M.11 - You must always wear an MPO OPS helmet (PPE) when operating the MPO RHIB.

V.1 - Patrol Boat's must never be beached unless specified during operations, or is authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

V.2 - You may only operate MPO Assets in areas you are permitted, unless authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

V.3 - Under no circumstances may boats be used as 'battering rams' against other vessels whilst on the water. All Tactical Contact must be done with purpose and under MPO TC Regulations.

V.4 - Do not perform the Kingston Tactical Docking™️ manoeuvre at any point.

V.5 - You may only use the Boat Trailer for marine policing purpose, such as recovering a beached or seized boat. Do not actively patrol whilst using this asset.

V.6 - The MPO Annis Helion may only be used for for coastal and river patrols or transporting personnel to and from the docks. It is not to be used for standard policing, unless authorised by MPO Command or LSPS Command.

The Coxswain of MPO is the overall head of the unit, and is responsible for overseeing both the day-to-day smooth running of the unit, alongside coordinating the deployment of MPO Assets in tandem with the wider Police Service, alongside with 2nd Coxswain's.

The 2nd Coxswains are experienced MPO Officers who are responsible for the training of new officers in the in the operation of MPO Assets, as well as training existing officers in advanced powerboating techniques and procedures. 

The 2nd Coxswains also ensure that MPO Assets are being used efficiently and correctly on a day-to-day basis. 

The 2nd Coxswains are expected to actively represent the MPO unit, and are placed in a position of responsibility. 

If you believe you have what it takes to become a 2nd Coxswain then please Apply here.

MPO Advanced Officers are the core of MPO, using the assets they have available to them. They conduct general marine policing duties and are on call to assist with any water related incidents they may face in day-to-day policing. Although this is an advanced rank within the unit, there is no prerequisite to complete MPO Diver Training first, any PC+ wishing to join MPO may apply directly for MPO Deckhand.

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Assets:

• MPO Diver Assets

• MPO Shore Ops Uniform

• MPO Water Ops Uniform

• Annis Helion & Boat Trailer

• MPO RHIB

• MPO Seashark

MPO Divers are officers that have been trained in the use of Police Diving equipment and therefore are able to assist with any police operations where a diver may be required, such as a search and rescue, search operations and assisting with other agencies where possible. This training has been designed as an introduction to MPO, and therefore P/PCs may apply for this training, and it will allow them to skip certain parts of MPO Deckhand Training, should they decide to apply for MPO Deckhand on promotion to PC.

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Assets:

• Wetsuit Uniform

• Air Tanks

Every boat skipper needs to know how to react in an emergency whilst aboard an MPO asset.

A boat skipper and their crew should always ensure that they have a full fuel canister and repair kits to ensure that their vessel does not become a casualty.

Whilst on the water, if you see a vessel in distress or people in the water it is your responsibility to assist, even if this means calling off your initial plan. 

Man Overboard:

Man overboard is the procedure given aboard a vessel to indicate that a member of the crew or a passenger has fallen off the vessel into the water and is in need of immediate rescue. Here are the steps you must take in the situation of a man overboard:

• Declare Man Overboard on Radio

"PM-1, Man Overboard x3."

This will indicate to units that you are currently in an emergency assistance and could require assistance if the situation worsens, in the case where you lose sight of your casualty, NPAS should be requested immediately so they can assist with your search and rescue through the use of thermal cameras.

• Begin standard Man Overboard recovery drills

This is a procedure you will cover in your MPO Deckhand training and as such you should conduct your standard M.O.B recovery drill.

MAYDAY Call:

A MAYDAY Call is only to be used in the case of grave and imminent danger to a vessel or persons, such as a fire, sinking or in case of attack. Issuing a MAYDAY Call will indicate you are in need of immediate assistance. Here are the steps you must take in the situation where you feel you need to issue a MAYDAY:

• Declare MAYDAY Call on Radio

"PM-X, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, <State location>, <State nature of distress>."

This will indicate to officers that you / your vessel is in immediate danger and you require urgent assistance.

• Activate your Panic Button

This will allow officers to receive an accurate GPS lock of your position and therefore will allow the appropriate units to make way to your location, as best as possible.

After Rescue Handover:

An After Rescue Handover is the procedure you will follow in the case of any rescuing and recovering of injured persons from the water and will allow the best care possible to be provided to any casualties.

• After recovering any injured persons from the water onto your vessel, you should immediately make way to the nearest safe harbour.

• If you are double crewed+ begin administering basic first aid and look out for signs of hypothermia and treat the casualty appropriately.

• Contact NHS via their frequency and request they meet you at a safe harbour to provide further treatment.

TACTICAL CONTACT SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS A LAST RESORT!

Tactical contact is a tactic, normally used as a last resort for:

• Murderers who are evading arrest.

• Suspects using firearms against Police.

• Dangerous boat handling, such as ramming boats.

• Violence against Police.

YOU MAY ONLY CONDUCT TACTICAL CONTACT WHEN:

• Pursuit has lasted more than 10 minutes.

• You MUST have NPAS overhead, following the pursuit.

• Tactical Contact MUST be authorised by: 

  • MPO Command / 2nd Coxswains.

  • LSPS Fronline Command

After you conduct Tactical Contact, your vessel will be in an out of action state for 24 hours to allow for repairs.

You must inform MPO Command in the MPO Discord Channel (#police-mpo) with the boat registration, so relevant repairs can be arranged.

1.1 Definition

A UC Boat is The Longfin boat that does not contain any police markings, and the crew onboard does not possess any visible police markings. 

1.2 Purpose

• To gather intelligence for police operations and investigations.

• Assist in combating against water crime such as mass fishing, gang hiding bodies etch

• To surveillance and monitor the activity of Cayo Perico. 

• Not to be used for “General MPO Patrol”

1.3 Officer Criteria

• Must be an MPO Deckhand trained officer with a valid Boating Licence.

• You must have completed the UC/Surveillance theory test.

• You must have gained authorisation and approval by MPO/Frontline Command or PolCom to be able to operate using this policy

1.4 Vessel Criteria

• The vessel MUST be The Police LongFin

• LSPS will provide the vessel and it will be docked in the city Docks. 

• You MUST NOT “steal” any boats/jet skis.

1.5 Using force

• Under no circumstances whilst using this policy should a UC/Surveillance Boat be identified as a Police asset, or be known to be operated by police officers for a policing purpose to anyone other than police officers employed by the Los Santos Police Service

• Police are not to actively engage in combat by any means whilst operating under this policy unless it is necessary to save your own life and that of the crew onboard and the threat is ongoing. Any incident of using force whilst in a UC/Surveillance Boat MUST be reported to MPO/Frontline Command.

• Officers are authorised to carry their normal unit patrol gear if necessary, depending on the deployment objectives

1.6 Miscellaneous

• Officers can be revoked from being able to benefit from this policy by  MPO/Frontline Command and PolCom, without reason or notice. 

• Any notable incidents MUST be reported to MPO/Frontline Command, including misuse of the asset/force.

• Misuse of this policy and/or a UC/Surveillance asset will lead to disciplinary actions and/or dismissal

• If you are present during a police situation, you MUST identify yourself on the radio to officers so that they are aware you are police.

• Completing the test and applying for the UC Boat does not guarantee your approval and MPO/Frontline Command reserves the right to accept and deny officers based on the needs of the unit.

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Boat Offenses 

Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence - £25,000 Fine and 10 vehicle points

Dangerous Operation of a Vessel - 45 Months in jail and/or £45,000 Fine and/or 3 Points on their Boating Licence.

Failure to Halt a Vessel for the Police - 25 Months in jail and/or £20,000 Fine and or 1 point on their Boating Licence.

Failure of a Master of a Vessel to Provide or Providing False Name and Citizen ID - £25,00 Fine.

Operation of a Vessel whilst Disqualified or Banned - 200 Months and 10 vehicle points.

Fishing Offenses

Failure to Cease Fishing Operations - 60 Months and/or £30,000 Fine and/or 3 points on their Fishing Licence.

Protected Maritime Specieses - 30 Months and/or £30,000 Fine

Fishers to have a Fishing Licence - 20 Months and/or £25,000 Fine

San Andreas Maritime Protection Act 2025

 An Act to make provision for the enforcement of maritime laws within the territorial waters of San Andreas, to prevent illegal fishing and trafficking of prohibited marine species, and to grant powers to the L.S.P.S for the inspection and regulation of maritime activity.

Section 1 - Interpretation

   (1) Definitions

1. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

   1. "Territorial waters" refers to all waters extending up to twelve (12) nautical miles from the coast of San Andreas.

   2. "Master" means the person lawfully in charge of a vessel at the time of operation, including the captain or owner.

2. This Act shall be read in conjunction with the San Andreas Wildlife Protection Act 2022. Nothing in this Act shall repeal or override provisions of that Act.

Section 2 - Powers of Enforcement

  (1) Powers

1. In the context of this Act, the Los Santos Police Service has the authority to carry out joint maritime operations with the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers.

2. A constable may—

   1. Patrol the territorial waters to monitor compliance with this Act,

   2. Board and inspect vessels suspected of fishing or engaging in unlawful activity,

   3. Issue directives to vessels ordering to halt,

   4. Issue directives ordering to cease fishing operations for a period not exceeding two (2) hours or to return to port or shore if the vessel is found to be engaging in egregiously unlawful activity,

   5. Inspect Boating License of a Master,

   6. Escort non-compliant vessels to the nearest port or shore for investigation,

   7. Use reasonable force to detain or disable a vessel that refuses to comply.

3. Any vessel engaged in fishing within the territorial waters of San Andreas is subject to inspection under this Act, regardless of its registry or origin.

   (2) Boarding and Inspections of Vessels

1. The inspection of a vessel includes,—

   1. Search of persons,

   2. Search of storages,

   3. Search of cargo holds,

   4. Inspection of Boating Licenses.

Section 3 - Criminal Offences

   (1) Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence

1. Citizens of San Andreas have a legal requirement to purchase and retain a valid Boating Licence if they wish to operate as a Master of a vessel in San Andreas. 

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to purchase a boating licence and operates as a Master,

is guilty of an offence.

   (2) Dangerous Operation of a Vessel

1. Citizens of San Andreas have a legal responsibility to operate a vessel safely in San Andreas. 

   1. Persons that,—

1. Operates a vessel far below what would be expected of a competent and careful operator and,

2. It would be obvious to a competent and careful operator that operating a vessel in that way would be dangerous,

is guilty of an offence.

   (3) Failure to Halt a Vessel for the Police

1. Citizens of San Andreas must halt a vessel on being required to do so by a constable. 

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to comply with the requirement to halt,

is guilty of an offence.

   (4) Failure to Cease Fishing Operations

1. Citizens of San Andreas must cease fishing operations on being required to do so by a constable. 

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to comply with the requirement to cease fishing operations,

is guilty of an offence.

   (5) Failure of a Master of a Vessel to Provide or Providing False Name and Citizen ID.

1. Citizens of San Andreas when operating as a Master of a vessel must provide their government name and citizen ID upon request by a constable conducting a boating license inspection.

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to comply with the requirement to provide details subject to this section, or

2. Provide false details subject to this section,

is guilty of an offence.

   (6) Operation of a Vessel whilst Disqualified or Banned.

1. A person who has been disqualified or banned from operating a vessel must not operate as a Master or take control of any vessel within the territorial waters of San Andreas.

   1. Persons that whilst disqualified or banned,—

1. Operate as a Master, or

2. Takes control of a vessel,

is guilty of an offence.

Section 4 - Prosecution of  Criminal offences

  (1) Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence

1. The section applies to an offence of Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a fine of [£25,000 - Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence], and to vehicle points of [10 point(s) - Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence] on the vessel being operated by the Master.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (2) Dangerous Operation of a Vessel

1. The section applies to an offence of Dangerous Operation of a Vessel.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [45 months - Dangerous Operation of a Vessel], and or to a fine of [£45,000 - Dangerous Operation of a Vessel], and or to a penalty of [3 point(s) on Boating Licence] or to all three.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (3) Failure to Halt a Vessel for the Police

1. The section applies to an offence of Failure to Halt a Vessel for the Police.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction on indictment, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [25 months - Failure to Halt a Vessel for the Police], and or to a fine of [£20,000 - Failure to Halt a Vessel for the Police], and or to a penalty of [1 point(s) on Boating Licence] or to all three.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (4) Failure to Cease Fishing Operations

1. The section applies to an offence of Failure to Cease Fishing Operations.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [60 months - Failure to Cease Fishing Operations], and or to a fine of [£30,000 - Failure to Cease Fishing Operations], and or to a penalty of [3 point(s) on Fishing Licence] or to all three.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (5) Failure of a Master of a Vessel to Provide or Providing False Name and Citizen ID.

1. The section applies to an offence of Failure of a Master of a Vessel to Provide or Providing False Name and Citizen ID.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a fine of [£25,000 - Failure of a Master of a Vessel to Provide or Providing False Name and Citizen ID].

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (6) Operation of a Vessel whilst Disqualified or Banned.

1. The section applies to an offence of Operation of a vessel whilst Disqualified or Banned.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [200 months - Operation of a vessel whilst Disqualified or Banned], and to vehicle points of [10 point(s) - Masters of a Boat to have a Boating Licence] on the vessel being operated by the Master.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

Short title and commencement

1. This Act may be cited as the San Andreas Maritime Protection Act 2025

2. This Act shall come into force on such day as His Majesty may by Order in Council appoint.

San Andreas Wildlife Protection Act 2022

An Act to make provision about offences regarding the hunting and fishing of animals in San Andreas, prohibited from being hunted due to extant wildlife controls aimed at preserving at-risk populations of animals, and to make provision in relation to the governing body, powers and duties of the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers.

Section 1 - San Andreas Royal Park Rangers

   (1) Governing Body

1. The San Andreas Royal Park Rangers is the designated authority responsible for regulating, overseeing, and enforcing hunting and fishing activities within the jurisdiction of San Andreas. This body shall act under the direction of the Crown, work with the Los Santos Police Service regarding rural and maritime crime prevention and in accordance with this Act, have the legal obligation to,—

   1. Enforce all wildlife conservation measures prescribed by law, including but not limited to hunting and fishing prohibitions aimed at the protection of endangered and at-risk species,

   2. Develop and implement supplementary policies deemed necessary for the preservation and management of wildlife populations, in consultation with relevant governmental bodies,

   3. Process and assess applications submitted by individuals seeking a certificate to hunt, in accordance with established guidelines and this Act, and

   4. Promote public education on wildlife conservation, sustainable practices, and legal obligations pertaining to hunting and fishing.

  (2) Powers

1. The San Andreas Royal Park Rangers have,—

   1. The authority to grant or deny hunting/fishing certificates based on an applicant’s written application and DBS checks,

   2. The authority to revoke or suspend certificates in cases where individuals violate wildlife laws, engage in unethical hunting practices, or fail to comply with Royal Park Rangers' regulations,

   3. The authority to conduct inspections, both announced and unannounced, of hunting and fishing operations, equipment and hunting/fishing certificates, in order to ensure compliance with wildlife protections,

   4. The authority to seize, confiscate, and forfeit any hunting/fishing equipment used in connection with illegal hunting or fishing activities,

5. The authority, in the execution of their lawful duties, to humanely kill, skin, and dispose of animals where necessary for purposes of population management, conservation balance, animal control, public safety, or to prevent the spread of disease, provided that such actions are recorded and reported in accordance with Ranger Service protocols,

6. The authority to designate and regulate hunting zones, including–

   1. Establishing protected zones where hunting is strictly prohibited, either permanently or for temporary no-hunting periods based on seasonal, ecological or conservation requirements; and

   2. Authorising controlled hunting zones where, subject to licence and conditions, the hunting of ordinarily protected species may be permitted for purposes of population management, conservation balance, or other ecological needs, provided that such designations are are approved by the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers command and are published in a manner reasonably accessible to the public, hunters and the Los Santos Police Service.

7. The authority to carry out joint operations with law enforcement agencies in relation to wildlife trafficking, Poaching, and other illegal activities, and

8. The authority to issue warnings, advisory notices, or other directives as necessary and within reason to prevent harm to protected wildlife populations or habitats.

9. The authority to issue fixed penalty notices for civil infractions committed pertaining to this act.

   (3) Duties

1. The San Andreas Royal Park Rangers are required,—

   1. To maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all hunting/fishing certificates issued, including the identity of the certificate holder, the date of issuance, and any restrictions applied,

   2. To conduct DBS checks with the San Andreas Los Santos Police Service prior to accepting an applicant's application.

   3. To provide reports to the Crown when requested, on the state of wildlife in San Andreas, detailing enforcement activities, conservation challenges, and recommendations for policy and legislative changes,

   4. To educate the public, especially hunters and fishers, on their legal responsibilities under this Act and promote ethical and sustainable hunting and fishing practices,

   5. To ensure that the hunting and fishing of non-protected species are conducted in accordance with ethical standards that minimize unnecessary suffering or environmental degradation,

   6. To respond to complaints and reports from citizens regarding potential wildlife offences, and animal control request, ensuring a prompt and transparent investigation process, and

   7. To establish a clear and accessible process for the appeal of decisions made by the Rangers in relation to certificate applications, revocations, or other enforcement actions.

   (4) Inspection of hunting and fishing operations

1. The inspection of hunting and fishing operations includes,—

   1. Consensual search of persons,

   2. Consensual search of storages,

   3. Consensual search of cargo holds,

   4. Consensual search of vehicles,

   5. Consensual inspection of hunting and fishing licenses.

Section 2 - Criminal Offences

   (1) Hunters to have a Hunting Licence/Certificate

1. Citizens of San Andreas have a legal requirement to obtain and retain a valid hunting licence and certificate from the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers if they wish to hunt in San Andreas.

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to purchase a hunting licence and or fail to obtain a certificate and hunts, or

2. Hunts with an suspended/banned hunting licence/certificate,

is guilty of an offence.

   (2) Protected Maritime Species

1. Citizens of San Andreas are prohibited from fishing the below listed protected species and must inform the Police or Royal Park Rangers if they come into possession/kill such a protected species.

   1. Persons found,—

      1. Fishing or in possession of the protected species, shark and or,

      2. Fishing or in possession of the protected species, stingray and or,

      3. Fishing or in possession of the protected species, turtle,

is guilty of an offence.

   (3) Protected Land Species

1. Citizens of San Andreas are prohibited from hunting the below listed protected species and must inform the Police or Royal Park Rangers if they come into possession/kill such a protected species.

1. Persons found,—

1. Hunting or in possession of the protected species, cougar and or,

2. Hunting or in possession of the protected species, wild boar.

is guilty of an offence.

   (4) Poaching

1. It is unlawful for any person to engage in Poaching, defined as the unauthorized hunting or capturing of wildlife as outlined by the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers rules, policies and regulations.

   1. Persons who,—

      1. Hunts or capture wildlife in designated protected zones or during temporary no-hunting periods as established by the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers and or,

      2. Hunts wildlife using methods or technologies prohibited by the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers, including traps, snares, poisons, explosives, or vehicles and or,

      3. Engage in hunting activities in excess of limits set for permitted species set by the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers,

is guilty of an offence.

   (5) Fishers to have a Fishing Licence

1. Citizens of San Andreas have a legal requirement to obtain and retain a valid fishing licence from the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers if they wish to Fish in San Andreas.

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to purchase a fishing licence and Fish, or

2. Fish with a suspended/banned Fishing licence,

is guilty of an offence.

Section 3 - Prosecution of  Criminal offences

(i) General Principle

1. An offence under this Act may be enforced either by–

   1. Criminal prosecution, seeking imprisonment upon conviction, and or

   2. Civil penalty enforcement, resulting in a monetary fine issued by the Los Santos Police Service or the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers

2. A person may not be subject to enforcement by one entity, then enforcement again for the same offence by another entity (to prevent double jeopardy, either the rangers deal with the subject OR the Police).

  (1) Hunters to have a Hunting Licence/Certificate

1. The section applies to an offence of Hunters to have a Hunting Licence/Certificate.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [20 months - Hunters to have a Hunting Licence/Certificate], or by civil penalty, to a fine of [£25,000 - Hunters to have a Hunting Licence/Certificate], or to both.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (2) Protected Maritime Specieses

1. The section applies to an offence of Protected Maritime Specieses.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [30 months - Protected Maritime Specieses], or by civil penalty, to a fine of [£30,000 - Protected Maritime Specieses], or to both.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (3) Protected Land Specieses

1. The section applies to an offence of Protected Land Specieses.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [30 months - Protected Land Specieses], or by civil penalty, to a fine of [£30,000 - Protected Land Specieses], and or to a penalty of [1 point on Hunting Licence] or to all three.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (4) Poaching

1. The section applies to an offence of Poaching.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [60 months - Poaching], or by civil penalty, to a fine of [£30,000 - Poaching], and or to a penalty of [5 points on Hunting Licence] or to all three.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

  (5) Fishers to have a Fishing Licence

1. The section applies to an offence of Fishers to have a Fishing Licence.

2. A person guilty of an offence to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court, or to a fine, or to both;

   2. on conviction on indictment, to a term of imprisonment for a term not exceeding [20 months - Fishers to have a Fishing Licence], or by civil penalty, to a fine of [£25,000 - Fishers to have a Fishing Licence], or to both.

3. This section applies only in relation to offences committed on or after the day it comes into force.

Section 4 - Civil Offences

   (1) Failure to Comply with the Authority to Conduct Inspections

1. An authorised Ranger of the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers may, on producing evidence of their authority and with consent, conduct inspections under Section 1 - Subsection 4, whether announced or unannounced, to ensure compliance with wildlife protection laws and regulations.

2. Licensed hunters and fishers must facilitate such inspections and provide reasonable accommodations as a condition of maintaining their certificate and avoid civil enforcement action. 

3. An authorised Ranger may only conduct inspections that are reasonable and must also provide reasonable accommodations during the inspection.

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to comply may result in administrative penalties, suspension or revocation of relevant certificates, or civil enforcement action.

   (2) Failure to Comply with the Authority to Seize and Confiscate

1. Where an authorised Ranger of the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers has reasonable grounds to believe that hunting or fishing equipment has been used in violation of wildlife protection laws or in breach of the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers' rules and regulations, they may, with consent, seize or confiscate such equipment.

2. This authority extends to the seizure of any wildlife taken in violation of applicable laws and regulations, including protected species, whether dead or alive.

3. Licensed hunters and fishers must comply with such seizures as a condition of maintaining their certificate and avoid civil enforcement action.

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fail to comply may result in administrative penalties, temporary suspension of certificates, or civil enforcement action.

   (3) Failure to Cease Hunting and Fishing Operations

1. A person must immediately cease hunting or fishing activities when instructed to do so by an authorised Ranger of the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers, provided that the Ranger produces evidence of their authority and issues the order based on reasonable suspicion of a violation of wildlife protection laws or the San Andreas Royal Park Ranger regulations.

2. Licensed hunters and fishers must comply with such orders as a condition of maintaining their certificate and to avoid civil enforcement action.

   1. Persons that,—

1. Fails to cease hunting or fishing operations upon lawful instruction, or

2. Attempts to evade, obstruct, or otherwise resist such an order, may result in administrative penalties, temporary suspension of certificates, or civil enforcement action.

Section 5 - Civil Penalties (Criminal Offences)

  (1) General Principle

1. Civil penalties issued in respect of criminal offences under Section 3 shall–

   1. Be imposed by either the Los Santos Police Service or the San Andreas Royal Park Rangers,

   2. Be recoverable as civil debt before the San Andreas Supreme Court if unpaid, and 

   3. Bar any subject to enforcement by one entity, then enforcement again for the same offence by another entity (to prevent double jeopardy, either the rangers deal with the subject OR the Police).

(1) Failure to Comply with the Authority to Conduct Inspections

2. The section applies to the civil infraction of Failure to Comply with the Authority to conduct inspections.

3. A person liable of an infraction to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary judgment, to a fine not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court;

   2. to a fixed penalty notice of [£50,000 - Failure to Comply with the Authority to conduct inspections].

(2) Failure to Comply with the Authority to Seize and Confiscate

1. The section applies to the civil infraction of Failure to Comply with the Authority to Seize and Confiscate.

2. A person liable of an infraction to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary judgment, to a fine not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court;

   2. to a fixed penalty notice of [£75,000 - Failure to Comply with the Authority to Seize and Confiscate].

(3) Failure to Cease Hunting and Fishing Operations

1. The section applies to the civil infraction of Failure to Cease Hunting and Fishing Operations.

2. A person liable of an infraction to which this section applies is liable—

   1. on summary judgment, to a fine not exceeding the general limit in the San Andreas Supreme Court;

   2. to a fixed penalty notice of [£30,000 - Failure to Cease Hunting and Fishing Operations].

Short title and commencement

1. This Act may be cited as the San Andreas Wildlife Protection Act 2022

2. This Act shall come into force on such day as His Majesty may by Order in Council appoint.

Amendment Notice

• Amended as of 17/02/2025 - Justice Dredd Cage

• Amended as of 12/09/2025 - Senior Justice Dredd Cage