10Restriction on granting subsequent marine plant fishing licences

10 Restriction on granting subsequent marine plant fishing licences

(1)  This rule applies if a person holding a fishing licence (King Island kelp) or a fishing licence (Undaria) –

(a) allows the licence to expire; and

(b) does not, within 12 months after the date of the expiry, apply under section 77 of the Act for the grant of a further licence of the same kind.

(2)  The person is not eligible to be granted a fishing licence (King Island kelp) or a fishing licence (Undaria) of the same kind as the expired licence.