(1)  A person may apply to the Secretary for a permit to deal with a listed taxon.

(2)  The application is to –

(a) be in writing; and

(b) specify –

(i) the name and address of the applicant; and

(ii) the name and address of each person, besides the applicant, who will need to be able to use the permit; and

(iii) the listed taxon proposed to be dealt with; and

(iv) the proposed dealing with the listed taxon; and

(v) the proposed time at which or period within which the permit is to be used; and

(vi) the proposed manner of use of the permit; and

(vii) the proposed place of use of the permit; and

(c) be supported by such information or evidence as the Secretary may require.

(3)  On receipt of the application, the Secretary is to –

(a) issue the permit; or

(b) refuse to issue the permit.

(4)  In determining whether or not to issue the permit, the Secretary is to have regard to –

(a) the kind of listed taxon; and

(b) the proposed dealing with the listed taxon; and

(c) the applicant's conduct as regards any previous permit; and

(d) any other matters the Secretary considers relevant.

(5)  The permit, if issued, is to –

(a) be in writing; and

(b) specify the listed taxon; and

(c) say what the permit authorises; and

(d) set out the conditions of the permit; and

(e) specify the name of the permit holder and each person, besides the permit holder, able to use the permit; and

(f) specify the period for which the permit remains in force; and

(g) contain such other information as the Secretary determines.