Northern Territory Numbered Regulations

PEARL OYSTER CULTURE INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT 2006 (NO 22 OF 2006) - REG 5

Clause 12(2)

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    (2)     A pearl oyster hatchery unit for a licensing year represents the right to seed the number of oysters determined by the Minister by Gazette notice for the licensing year.

    (3)     In making the determination, the Minister must have regard to:

    (a)     the average seeding rejection rate; and

    (b)     any other matters the Minister considers appropriate.

    (4)     For subclause (3)(a), the average seeding rejection rate is the average rate of the rejection of nuclei implanted in oysters that is:

    (a)     recommended by the Northern Territory Pearling Industry Advisory Committee; and

    (b)     accepted by the Director.