(1) On receiving an application under this section, the Minister may vary all or part of the maximum rate of take that applies to a general place of take approval held by the applicant.
(2) In deciding whether to make a variation under subsection (1), the Minister—
(a) must apply any relevant rules made under Division 4; and
(b) may have regard to any other matter the Minister considers relevant.
(3) The holder of general place of take approval may apply to the Minister to vary the maximum rate of take under subsection (1).
S. 64FN inserted by No. 48/2021 s. 32 (as amended by No. 10/2023 ss 7–13).