97Appeals against allocations of total allowable catch

97 Appeals against allocations of total allowable catch

(1)  The holder of a fishing licence may appeal to the Appeal Tribunal against a decision to allocate part of a total allowable catch to a person under a management plan only on –

(a) the facts of the case; or

(b) the grounds of natural justice.

(2)  An appeal is to be instituted within 60 days after the decision is made.

(3)  For the purpose of an appeal, the Appeal Tribunal is to be constituted by more than one member, one of whom must possess expertise in fishing or the fishing industry.