(1)  The Minister may issue a certificate certifying that a body corporate is a fishing body if satisfied that it represents the interests of participants in –

(a) the fishing industry or part of the fishing industry; or

(b) a fishery; or

(c) the marine farming industry or part of the marine farming industry; or

(d) any combination of these.

(2)  The Minister may issue a certificate certifying that an association is a fishing body if satisfied that it represents the interests of participants in –

(a) the fishing industry or part of the fishing industry; or

(b) a fishery; or

(c) the marine farming industry or part of the marine farming industry; or

(d) any combination of these.

(3)  The Minister may revoke a certificate if no longer satisfied as to the matters referred to in this section.