69Permit for powerhead for protection from shark attack

#### 69 Permit for powerhead for protection from shark attack 69 Permit for powerhead for protection from shark attack > > (1) The Commissioner may, on application by a person, issue a permit authorising the person to possess and use a powerhead for the purpose of protecting themselves or any other person against shark attack. > > > (2) A permit under this clause must not be issued to a person unless the Commissioner is satisfied that because of activities engaged in by the person in the course of the person’s business or employment it is reasonably likely that the person will need to protect themselves or any other person against shark attack. > > > (3) A permit under this clause authorises the holder of the permit to possess and use a powerhead but only for the purpose of protecting themselves or any other person against shark attack and only while engaged in an activity in the course of the permit holder’s business or employment. > > > (4) In this clause— > > > > powerhead means a device that— > > > > > (a) is capable of propelling a projectile by means of an explosive, and > > > > > (b) is designed to be attached to the end of a spear gun for use in underwater spear fishing.