Public Service Commission Act, 1997
R 385
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)RegulationsThreatened or Protected Marine Species Regulations, 2017Provisions Relating to Listed Threatened or Protected Marine SpeciesChapter 11 : Permits for Boat-Based Whale and Dolphin Watching and White Shark Cage Diving67. Boat-based whale and dolphin watching permits |
| (1) | A boat-based whale and dolphin watching permit may be issued to a person who carries out the restricted activity of boat-based whale and dolphin watching as prescribed in these Regulations. |
| (2) | The issuing authority may issue permits for boat-based whale and dolphin watching in the areas contemplated in Annexure 6 to these Regulations. |
| (3) | The Minister may determine the number of permits that may be issued by the issuing authority in each area for boat-based whale and dolphin watching, based on the best available scientific evidence and having regard to the precautionary principle. |
| (4) | A person may apply for a boat-based whale watching permit following an invitation published by the Minister. |
