49Special requirements for grant of certain licences and permits

49 Special requirements for grant of certain licences and permits

(1)  Without limiting regulation 48 , the Secretary may only grant a wildlife exhibition licence if satisfied that –

(a) the location where the wildlife, that is to be exhibited under the licence, is to be kept is suitable for that purpose; and

(b) the conditions under which the wildlife, that is to be exhibited under the licence, is to be kept are in accordance with each relevant code of practice, or relevant management plan, approved for the purposes of this regulation; and

(c) the facilities and services for the care and treatment of wildlife, to be exhibited under the licence, are suitable for that purpose; and

(d) the nature and construction of enclosures, at the location where the wildlife is to be kept and which are to be used to contain wildlife at that location, or any part of that location, are suitable for that purpose; and

(e) the wildlife, that is to be exhibited under the licence, is unlikely to escape from the location where the wildlife is to be exhibited.

(2)  Without limiting regulation 48 , the Secretary may only grant a property protection permit if satisfied that –

(a) the permit is required for the purpose of protecting crops or stock, or equipment or infrastructure used in the production of crops or stock, from wildlife; and

(b) the holder of the permit is likely to suffer financial loss if the crops, stock, equipment or infrastructure are not protected.

(3)  Without limiting regulation 48 , the Secretary may only grant a seal deterrent permit if satisfied that –

(a) the permit is to relate to a fish farm or fishing activity that is for a commercial purpose; and

(b) the device specified on the application is a deterrent device; and

(c) the person intending to operate the deterrent device under the permit is appropriately instructed and trained in the effective use of the deterrent device; and

(d) the use of the deterrent device is necessary for the viability of the fish farm, or fishing activity, to which the application relates; and