s 17A
In forceApproved operators
Part 2ALicences, permits and vessel registration
Division 3Approved operators and persons in charge
17A Approved operators
(1) An individual may apply to the Director to be an approved operator.
(2) After considering the application, the Director, if satisfied the applicant is a fit and proper person, may approve the applicant to be an approved operator for a period of not more than 5 years.
(3) If the Director is not satisfied as mentioned in subsection (2), the Director must refuse to approve the applicant.
(4)
To avoid doubt, a licensee who is an individual may:
(a)
apply to be an approved operator; and
(b) if approved, may be appointed under section 17E to be the person in charge of fishing operations under the licence or permit.
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