28Refusal to issue mooring licence

28 Refusal to issue mooring licence

28 Refusal to issue mooring licence

(1) TfNSW may refuse to issue a mooring licence on the following grounds—

(a) the applicant gives false or misleading information,

(b) the applicant gives information that, in TfNSW’s opinion, is inadequate to enable the application to be assessed properly,

(c) the applicant is not, in TfNSW’s opinion, a fit and proper person to hold a mooring licence,

(d) the applicant is issued with a penalty notice in relation to an offence against the marine legislation and the penalty notice is not withdrawn or a court has not dismissed the relevant charges,

(e) the applicant is found guilty of an offence against the marine legislation,

(f) for an application for a further licence—the applicant has not complied with a condition of a current or previous licence,

(g) for an application for a further licence—a fee payable in relation to a current or previous licence is overdue by more than 14 days,

(h) the vessel to which the licence relates is not seaworthy or presents a risk to the environment or property,

(i) it is, in TfNSW’s opinion, in the public interest,

(j) the applicant is not eligible for the licence under this Regulation.

(2) If TfNSW refuses to issue a mooring licence, TfNSW must give the applicant written notice of the decision and the reasons for the decision.