Cancellation or suspension of fishing licence

(1) The Fisheries Administrator may cancel or suspend any licence or a category of licences where– (a) it is necessary to do so in order to allow for the proper management of any particular fishery in accordance with a fishery management plan for that fishery; (b) following the inspection of a local fishing vessel, the certificate of registration of the vessel has been cancelled under this Act; (c) the licence holder has used the vessel in contravention of this Act or of any regulations made there under, or of any conditions of the licence or in breach of any applicable access agreement; or (d) he is required or authorized to do so in accordance with the provisions of any agreement entered into under Part VII. (2) Where the Fisheries Administrator is of the opinion that a fishing licence ought to be suspended or cancelled, the Fisheries Administrator shall notify the licensee of the intention to suspend or cancel it, stating the grounds for suspension or cancellation and inviting the licensee to make representation Fisheries Resources [CAP. 210 37 thereon within fourteen working days, whether in person or in writing.