Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021
45Person must not hold permits or licences of identical type
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45 Person must not hold permits or licences of identical type
(1) Except as determined under subregulation (2) , the holder of a licence or permit must not, at any one time, hold 2 or more of the same licence, or permit, under these regulations that substantially relates –
(a) to the same commercial purpose; or
(b) to the same wildlife or products of wildlife.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2) The Secretary may determine that a person may, at any one time, hold 2 or more of the same licence, or permit, under these regulations that are substantially the same if the Secretary is satisfied that it is reasonable in the circumstances for the person to do so.
(3) A second or subsequent licence, or permit, other than a licence or permit determined under subregulation (2) , or an application for such a licence or permit, is void and of no effect.