Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
298AApplication to magistrate for correction of demerit points entry in register
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298A Application to magistrate for correction of demerit points entry in register
[Section 298A Inserted by No. 24 of 2021, s. 21, Applied:31 Mar 2023]
(1) A person may apply to a magistrate for an order to correct an entry in the register under section 298 relating to demerit points kept in respect of that person.
(2) The magistrate –
(a) if satisfied that the entry in the register is incorrect, may order the Secretary to correct the entry as specified in the order; or
(b) if not so satisfied, may dismiss the application.
(3) The magistrate may make any order that the magistrate considers appropriate in respect of costs of the application.