(1) A person may apply to the Minister for a permit to use:
(a) a declared weed for conduct specified in section 9E(2) ; or
(b) a potential weed for conduct specified in section 9(2).
(2) An application must be in the approved form and accompanied by the prescribed fee.
(3) The Minister may grant or refuse to grant a permit.
(4) A permit is subject to any conditions the Minister considers appropriate.
(5) The Minister must give the applicant written notice of a decision under subsection (3) and the reasons for the decision as soon as practicable after the Minister makes the decision.