Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01024:front:0:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01024
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the species; and
 (b) the TAC for the species; and
 (c) the period for which the TAC applies; and
 (d) whether the TAC applies to the whole area of the fishery and, if not, the part of the area of the fishery to which it applies; and
 (e) whether the TAC applies to all fishing methods and, if not, the fishing methods to which it applies.
 (2) If the TAC for the species applies only to:
 (a) a particular method of fishing; or
 (b) a particular part of the area of the fishery;
AFMA is required to give a notice under subsection (1) only to the holder of each fishing permit or boat statutory fishing right that authorises the holder to fish using that method, or in that part of the area of the fishery, as the case may be.
18 Notice that TAC taken
 (1) This section applies if the TAC for a non‑quota species for a period has been taken.
 (2) Subject to subsection (3), AFMA must give to the holder of each fishing permit or boat statutory fishing right granted in relation to the fishery a written notice stating that no more fish of the species may be taken from the area of the fishery during the period.
 (3) If the TAC for the species applies only to:
 (a) a particular method of fishing; or
 (b) a particular part of the area of the fishery;
AFMA is required to give a notice under subsection (2) only to the holder of each fishing permit or boat statutory fishing right that authorises the holder to fish using that method, or in that part of the area of the fishery, as the case may be, and the notice must state that no more fish of that species may be taken using that method, or from that part of the area of the fishery, as the case may be.
19 Variation of TAC
 (1) AFMA may vary a TAC for a non‑quota species.
 (2) If AFMA varies a TAC, AFMA must specify the amount by which it is varied, and whether it is increased or decreased.
 (3) AFMA may vary a TAC, so that it is less than the TAC determined under section 15, only if an emergency exists in relation to the non‑quota species to which the TAC relates.
 (4) Before varying a TAC, AFMA:
 (a) must consult with any relevant management advisory committee and resource assessment group, and have regard to any view expressed in that consultation; and
 (b) may consider the views (if any) of any other interested person.
 (5) Subject to subsection (7), AFMA must, at least 28 days before a variation takes effect, give written notice