PART 2AUTHORISATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Requirement to register put and take fisheries and non-commercial installationsI113

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It is an offence for a person to operate, or cause or permit another person to operate, a put and take fishery or a non-commercial installation unless the fishery or installation is registered with the Department.

2

An application for the registration of a put and take fishery or a non-commercial installation shall be made to the Department and shall—

a

be made on a form provided by the Department for the purpose; and

b

be accompanied by such information in such form as the Department may reasonably require.

3

Where an application is made in accordance with paragraph (2), the Department shall—

a

register the fishery or installation;

b

assign to it a registration number; and

c

notify the operator of that number.

4

The operator of a put and take fishery or non-commercial installation shall give notice to the Department—

a

of any change to the information provided to the Department under paragraph (2); or

b

if the fishery or installation ceases to operate,

within 28 days of the change or cessation.

5

It is an offence for a person to fail to comply with paragraph (4).