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 5 : Renewal, Amendment and Cancellation of Permits and RegistrationsPart 1 : Renewal and amendment of permits and registrations50. Amendment of permits or registrations on initiative of issuing authorities |
| (1) | The issuing authority may on own initiative amend a permit or registration if it is necessary— |
| (a) | for the more effective protection of the listed threatened or protected marine species to which the permit or registration relates; |
| (b) | for the more effective enforcement of the provisions of the Biodiversity Act or these Regulations; |
| (c) | to give effect to any relevant norms and standards that apply to the holder of the permit or registration; or |
| (d) | to correct technical or editorial errors on the permit or registration certificate. |
| (2) | The issuing authority must— |
| (a) | notify the holder of the relevant permit or registration, in writing, of— |
| (i) | the proposed amendment; and |
| (ii) | the reasons for the proposed amendment; and |
| (b) | afford the holder of the permit or registration a reasonable opportunity to submit representations regarding the proposed amendment. |