(1) A person who, in a quarter, exports aquatic animals or aquatic animal products must give the Secretary a quarterly return for that quarter.
(2) However, for a quarter beginning on or after 1 July 1999, a person need not give the Secretary a quarterly return if:
(a) the person has applied for exemption for the year and the Secretary has not made a decision about the application; or
(b) the Secretary has given the person an exemption for the year, or has continued the person's exemption; or
(c) the Secretary must decide whether to continue the person's exemption, and the Secretary has not continued the exemption.
Note: For offences in relation to returns, see section 24 of the
Collection Act.