(1)  A person may apply to the Chief Officer for accreditation to certify that –

(a) a bushfire hazard management plan is acceptable; or

(b) there is insufficient risk from bushfire to warrant any specific protection measures.

(2)  An application must be –

(a) made in the approved manner and form; and

(b) accompanied by any charge fixed in accordance with section 8A .

(3)  The Chief Officer may require a person who has applied for accreditation –

(a) to supply further information requested by the Chief Officer; and

(b) to verify by statutory declaration any information supplied to the Chief Officer.