Section 45: Cancellation of registration

45. Cancellation of registration (1) The Permanent Secretary may cancel or suspend the registration of a fishing boat referred to under section 42 (1)— (a) on any of the grounds on which he would have been entitled to refuse registration under section 44 (4); (b) if he has reason to believe that the fishing boat has been used in contravention of international fishery conservation and management measures on the high seas, or of fishery conservation measures in the EEZ of any State; (c) on application by the registered owner stating that he wishes to terminate the registration of the fishing boat; or (d) where the Mauritian fishing boat is lost or destroyed. (2) Before the Permanent Secretary cancels the registration of a fishing boat under subsection (1) (a) or (b), he shall give 14 days notice to the owner of the boat calling upon him to show cause why the registration should not be cancelled. (3) The Permanent Secretary shall, when cancelling the registration of a fishing boat under this section, give notice thereof, together with his reasons, to the owner within 7 days of his decision. F15 – 27 [Issue 2] Fisheries and Marine Resources Act