11Eligibility for endorsement

11 Eligibility for endorsement

11 Eligibility for endorsement

The Minister may refuse to endorse the commercial fishing licence of a commercial fisher if—

(a) the commercial fisher has been convicted of a rock lobster offence, or a serious offence, within the period of 3 years before the application for endorsement is made, or

(b) the commercial fisher is nominated by a shareholder who has been convicted of a serious offence within the period of 3 years before the application for endorsement is made.

Note—

Section 68 of the Act provides that an application for endorsement is to be made in the form and manner approved by the Minister.