Duration of registration and periodic fee and return etc
66 Duration of registration and periodic fee and return etc
Registration remains in force (except for any period during which it is suspended) from the day on which it is granted—
until it is surrendered or cancelled; or
for a period (not exceeding 3 years) specified in the registration.
A registered fish processor must—
in each year, pay to the Minister the annual fee (in total or by instalments) in accordance with the regulations; and
lodge with the Minister periodic returns in accordance with the regulations.
If a registered fish processor fails to pay the annual fee (or an instalment of the annual fee) in accordance with this section, the Minister may, by written notice, require the person to make good the default and, in addition, pay to the Minister the amount prescribed as a penalty for default.
If a registered fish processor fails to comply with a notice under subsection (3), the Minister may, by further written notice, suspend the person's registration until the notice under that subsection has been complied with.
The Minister will, on granting an application for registration, specify in the certificate of registration the premises, places, boats and vehicles proposed to be used by the registered fish processor for or in connection with processing, transporting, storing or dealing with aquatic resources.
This provision refers to the regulations (the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Fisheries Management (Charter Boat Fishery) Regulations 2016
- Fisheries Management (Demerit Points) Regulations 2017
- Fisheries Management (Fish Processors) Regulations 2017
11 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
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