(1)  The Secretary, by instrument in writing, may appoint a person as an assistant fisheries officer for the period, not exceeding 3 years, specified in the instrument.

(2)  An appointment as assistant fisheries officer may be for the whole or a part of the State.

(3)  The Secretary is to issue to an assistant fisheries officer –

(a) a copy of the instrument of appointment; and

(b) an identity card in an approved form which –

(i) certifies the appointment as an assistant fisheries officer for the purpose of this Act; and

(ii) specifies the period of the appointment; and

(iii) specifies the part of the State to which the appointment relates; and

(iv) contains a recent photograph of the assistant fisheries officer.

(4)  A person ceases to be an assistant fisheries officer –

(a) if the Secretary revokes the appointment of that person, on the date of that revocation; or

(b) if the person resigns, on the date of the resignation.