24.—(1) Every forestry trader may apply to the Department for registration.
(2) An application for registration shall be made in writing to the Department and shall be in such form and contain such information as the Department may from time to time reasonably require to enable them to register the forestry trader in respect of the activity and premises in relation to which the application is made.
(3) If, after a forestry trader has applied to the Department to be registered under paragraph (2) but before registration has taken place, there is any change in his circumstances recorded in the application, he shall notify the Department immediately in writing of any such change.
(4) Every registered forestry trader shall notify the Department immediately in writing of any change in the particulars listed in the register with respect to him.
(5) Subject to paragraph (6), the Department shall register a forestry trader who meets the requirements of this Article in respect of the activity and premises in relation to which he has applied to be registered and shall notify the forestry trader when registration has taken place.
(6) The Department shall only register a forestry trader in respect of an activity or premises if they are satisfied that he is able and willing to comply with the conditions specified in Article 25(1).
(7) A forestry trader shall not engage in the production of relevant material or the direct import of relevant material from third countries unless he is registered.