11Fish processing licences

11 Fish processing licences

(1)  Any of the following licences in force under the former Act immediately before the Living Marine commencement day are, on that day, a fish processing licence under the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 :

(a) a licence in respect of premises used for processing fish;

(b) a licence in respect of premises used for storing, packaging or transporting fish.

(2)  A fish processing licence –

(a) is subject to the same conditions and restrictions as it was under the former Act ; and

(b) continues in force for the remainder of its term unless the Minister sooner cancels it.

(3)  The Minister may –

(a) revoke or vary any condition or restriction imposed under the former Act in respect of any licence referred to in subsection (1) ; and

(b) impose any other condition or restriction the Minister considers appropriate.