F1PART VIAAQUACULTURE

Aquaculture licences

52BApplications for aquaculture licences

(1)

An application for an aquaculture licence shall be made to the Commission and shall—

(a)

contain such information and be made in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed;

(b)

be advertised, at the expense of the applicant, in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed; and

(c)

be accompanied by—

(i)

any consent required by section 52A(4); and

(ii)

the prescribed fee.

(2)

Without prejudice to any other provision of this Part, regulations under subsection (1)(a) may contain provisions similar to the provisions of Directive 85/337/EEC and may, in particular, require the Commission, when considering whether to grant an aquaculture licence, to take account of any information received by, or representations made to, the Commission which relate to the impact of aquaculture on the environment.

(3)

The Commission may, by giving notice to the applicant, require him to furnish such further information as may be specified in the notice, within the period so specified, as the Commission may require for the purpose of determining the application.

(4)

If a person fails to furnish any information—

(a)

required under subsection (1)(a); or

(b)

specified in a notice under subsection (3) within the period specified in the notice,

the Commission may refuse to proceed with the application.