Licensing of fishing vessels

Licensing of fishing vessels.

1. (1) The owner of a fishing vessel may make an application in the prescribed form to the licensing officer together with such fee as may be prescribed for the grant of a licence for using the fishing vessel for fishing in the specified area.
2. (2) Every application made under sub-section
3. (1) shall be in such form and contain such particulars as may be prescribed.
4. (3) The licensing officer may, if he is satisfied that the applicant has complied with all the requirements and that the registration of the fishing vessel is valid, grant a licence to the owner of the fishing vessel on payment of such fee as may be prescribed: Provided that where, for any reason, the licensing officer refuses to grant a licence, he shall record the reasons for such refusal and communicate the same to the applicant.
5. (4) A licence granted under this section shall be in such form and subject to such terms and conditions, including conditions as to payment of such fees and compliance with such restrictions, as may be prescribed.
6. (5) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for the period specified therein and may be renewed from time to time for such period and on payment of such fees as may be prescribed.