11Restrictions on granting licences—the Act, s 21

11 Restrictions on granting licences—the Act, s 21

11 Restrictions on granting licences—the Act, s 21

(1) Only an individual is eligible to be granted a game hunting licence.

(2) A hunting guide licence, commercial hunter’s licence or professional hunter’s licence must not be granted to a person who is less than 18 years of age.

(3) A standard hunting licence or visitor’s hunting licence must not be granted to a person who is less than 12 years of age.

Note—

The minimum age for the grant of a minor’s firearms permit under the Firearms Act 1996 is 12 years of age.

(4) A visitor’s hunting licence must only be granted to a person if the Regulatory Authority is satisfied the person’s principal place of residence is outside Australia.