19Objection to catch history notices—requirements for making objection

19 Objection to catch history notices—requirements for making objection

(1) A person who is given a catch history notice under section 18 may object to the following: (a) a provisional boat catch history set out in the catch history notice; (b) the number of tender boat licences for which the person is the principal holder (if any), as set out in the catch history notice. (2) The objection must: (a) be in writing; and (b) be made: (i) within 21 days of the date of the catch history notice; or (ii) within such further period (if any) as the Minister, upon application made under subsection (3), by written notice to the person allows; and (c) in relation to a provisional boat catch history—set out the grounds on which the person considers the provisional boat catch history should be based, and be accompanied by evidence that supports those grounds; and (d) in relation to the number of tender boat licences—set out what number of licences the person considers should apply, and be accompanied by evidence that supports that claim. (3) Before the end of the period mentioned in subparagraph (2)(b)(i), the person may apply to the Minister for an extension of time within which to object. (4) The application for an extension of time must set out the reasons for making the application.