8Application for permit

8 Application for permit

(1)  A person may apply to the Secretary for a permit to deal with a GMO in a GMO-free area.

(2)  An application is to –

(a) be in a form approved by the Secretary; and

(b) be accompanied by any prescribed fee.

(3)  The Secretary may require the applicant to provide any further information he or she considers relevant.

(4)  An applicant is to notify the Secretary of any change which affects the information included in an application or provided under subsection (3)  –

(a) before the change occurs if at all possible; or

(b) as soon as practicable after the change has occurred.