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 3 : Registration of Captive Breeding Facilities, Rehabilitation Facilities, Sanctuaries, Temporary Holding Facilities, Exhibition Facilities and Wildlife TranslocatorsPart 1 : Registration of persons or facilities30. Issuing authorities for registration of persons or facilities |
(1) | The Minister is the issuing authority responsible for deciding an application and issuing a registration certificate in respect of specimens of listed threatened or protected marine species. |
(2) | Notwithstanding subregulation (1), the Minister and the MEC for Environmental Affairs may in writing agree that any application for registration contemplated in subregulation (1) may be decided by the MEC for Environmental Affairs. |