Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Fisheries Act 1995 - SECT 51A

Minister may determine that licences be publicly sold

51A. Minister may determine that licences be publicly sold



(1) This section applies if the Secretary proposes-

   (a)  to issue a new licence (other than a recreational fishery licence); or

   (b)  to re-issue a licence that has been surrendered or cancelled, or that
        has otherwise become available.

(2) The Minister may determine that the licence is to be publicly sold.

(3) In making a determination, the Minister must specify the method by which
the sale is to take place.

(4) Without limiting subsection (3), a sale may occur by auction, tender or
ballot.