9Applications for permits

9 Applications for permits

(1)  [Section 9 Subsection (1) amended by No. 2 of 2012, s. 56, Applied:01 Jan 2013] A person may apply to the regulator for an SSDS permit.

(2)  The application must –

(a) specify the SSDS and restricted activity for which the SSDS permit is being sought and explain precisely why and for how long the applicant will need the permit; and

(b) be accompanied by a security plan complying with the prescribed requirements, if any, based on a risk assessment of the SSDS and restricted activity for which the permit is being sought; and

(c) nominate, if applicable, those persons who the applicant wishes to have as responsible workers; and

(d) give the full name, date of birth and address of each person so nominated.

(3)  [Section 9 Subsection (3) amended by No. 2 of 2012, s. 56, Applied:01 Jan 2013] The application must also satisfy the regulator that the applicant and each person nominated as a responsible worker knows and accepts that they are liable to be subjected to a background check as part of the application process.

(4)  [Section 9 Subsection (4) amended by No. 2 of 2012, s. 56, Applied:01 Jan 2013] The regulator may assist the applicant by providing advice or written guidelines about the security plan requirement.