Section 2: Application for a licence

(1)
An application for a licence under this Act shall be made in writing to the Commissioner in such form and manner as may be prescribed by the Commissioner and shall-
(a) contain the particulars and description of the craft in respect of which the application is made;
(b) state in sufficient details-
(i) the method to be employed in fishing; and
(ii) the area within which it is proposed that the craft is to be operated;
(c) be accompanied by such fee as the Commissioner may prescribe.
(2) The Commissioner may, before considering an application require the applicant-
(a) to satisfy him-
(i) that the craft is properly constructed and equipped; and
(ii) that the form and construction of the fishing nets, fishing gear and other equipment intended for use in fishing are adequate for the purpose of the fishing operation;
(b) to supply such other information as he may require to enable him to reach a decision on the application.