(1) If the chief executive is satisfied the application should be granted, or
granted in part, the chief executive must issue a riverine protection permit,
with or without conditions.
(2) If the chief executive is not satisfied the
application should be granted, the chief executive must refuse the
application.
(3) Within 30 business days after deciding the application, the
chief executive must give the applicant an information notice about the
decision.
(4) If the chief executive grants all or part of the application,
with or without conditions, the chief executive must, within 30 business days
after granting the application, give the applicant a riverine protection
permit in the approved form.
(5) The riverine protection permit—
(a) has
effect from the day the applicant is given the permit; and
