Pearling Act 1990

In calculating the number of pearl oysters taken during a particular period of time under a pearling licence, hatchery licence or permit, all pearl oysters produced under a hatchery licence that are bought or otherwise obtained by the holder of the pearling licence, hatchery licence or permit during that period of time and used, or intended to be used, for any activity authorised under the pearling licence, hatchery licence or permit, shall be regarded as if they had been taken under the pearling licence, hatchery licence or permit.