(1)  A person may apply to the Trust for a permit to carry out an activity that may, under these regulations, be carried out if authorised by a permit.

(2)  An application for a permit under subregulation (1) is to be –

(a) in a form approved by the Trust; and

(b) supported by such evidence or information as the Trust requires, either at the time of lodgment or subsequently; and

(c) accompanied by the fee specified in Schedule 1 in respect of that application.

(3)  The fee specified in Schedule 1  –

(a) is not payable if the applicant is a body represented on the Trust; and

(b) is exclusive of GST.

(4)  The Trust, at its discretion, may exempt a person from liability to pay an application fee for a permit under subregulation (2)(c) .