126Definitions

126 Definitions

126 Definitions

In this Division—

endorsement means an endorsement on a commercial fishing licence that authorises the holder of the licence to take sea urchin or turban shell (or both) for sale.

endorsement holder means the holder of a commercial fishing licence that has an endorsement.

entitlement holder means a person who is eligible for an endorsement in the fishery, but does not include any person who is eligible for an endorsement only because the person is the nominated fisher of another person.

fishing period means each period of 12 months commencing on 1 January and ending on 31 December or such other period as the Minister may determine after consultation with any relevant advisory council or advisory group.

nominated fisher of a fishing business owner means a person nominated in accordance with Division 4 to take fish in the restricted fishery.

restricted fishery means the sea urchin and turban shell restricted fishery.

sea urchin fishing business owner means the owner of a fishing business the components of which include a sea urchin endorsement.