5. Insertion of new section 45A in the principal enactment

The following new section is hereby inserted immediately after section 45 of the principal enactment and shall have effect as section 45A of that enactment :—

45A. (1) Where any dispute arises or is apprehended relating to an aquaculture operation, such dispute shall be referred by the

Director-General for inquiry and settlement to an authorized officer nominated for that purpose. An authorized Officer may in the conduct of an inquiry be assisted by any

Licensing Officer.

Crediting of fees collected to the

Authority.

“Aquaculture disputes.

The provisions of the section 44 and section 45 shall mutatis mutandis, apply to and in respect of the conduct and settlement of a dispute referred to in subsection (1).”.