11IApplication for permit

#### 11I Application for permit 11I Application for permit > > (1) An application for a permit must be made to the Departmental Chief Executive in accordance with the regulations. > > > (2) The application fee prescribed by the regulations must be paid when the application is made or within any other period that is approved by the Departmental Chief Executive. > > > (3) The application must include or be accompanied by any information and particulars that are prescribed by the regulations. > > > (4) On receiving an application for a permit, the Departmental Chief Executive may carry out any investigations and inquiries that the Departmental Chief Executive considers necessary to enable the Departmental Chief Executive to consider the application properly. > > > (5) Section 12 of the [Criminal Records Act 1991](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1991-008) does not apply in relation to an application for a permit. > > > (6) A person does not commit an offence against Division 1 in respect of the ownership of a companion animal during any period in which an application for a permit duly made by the person is pending before the Departmental Chief Executive for determination. > > **pt 2A, divs 1–3 (ss 11B–11N):** Ins 2018 No 27, Sch 1 \[6\].