19Form and publication of classification notice

19 Form and publication of classification notice

(1)  A classification notice is to –

(a) specify –

(i) the day on which the classification notice takes effect; or

(ii) that the classification notice takes effect on publication; and

(b) clearly identify the area or areas to which the classification notice relates; and

(c) specify any conditions to which the classification notice is subject.

(2)  A classification notice may specify –

(a) the period during the year when an area classified in the classification notice is, or parts of that area are, to be open; and

(b) the class or species of regulated seafood for which an area, or part of an area, classified in the classification notice is to be open.

(3)  If a classification notice does not specify –

(a) the period when an area, or part of an area, is to be open under subregulation (2)(a) ; or

(b) the class or species of regulated seafood for which the area, or part of an area, is to be open under subregulation (2)(b)  –

the area, or part, is taken to be open throughout the year, or open in respect of all classes and species of regulated seafood, respectively.

(4)  The Chief Inspector is to publish a classification notice by one or more of the following means:

(a) sending a copy of the classification notice by –

(i) electronic mail to the email address of each affected accredited seafood producer; or

(ii) any other electronic means to each affected accredited seafood producer who has agreed to receive classification notices in that format;

(b) causing a copy of the classification notice to be published electronically on a website able to be viewed or accessed by the general public;