12.—(1) A licence may be granted pursuant to article 11 subject to such terms and conditions as the Commissioners think fit including (without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing)—
(a)conditions as to the hours of operation of the harbour water taxi service (including requirements as regards frequency of service);
(b)conditions as to the fares levied by the licensed operator of the harbour water taxi service;
(c)conditions requiring the maintenance of an insurance policy in relation to the vessels used for the purposes of the harbour water taxi service; and
(d)conditions for ensuring compliance with requirements made by or under any enactment relating to the harbour water taxi service or to the Commissioners, or to the harbour.
(2) A licence shall have effect for such period (which shall be specified in the licence) as the Commissioners may determine.
(3) An application for a licence—
(a)shall be made in writing to the Commissioners;
(b)shall include proposals for the hours of operation and the fares to be levied; and
(c)shall contain such information (including information about the applicant and the vessels to be used), and shall be accompanied by such documents, as the Commissioners shall reasonably require.
(4) The Commissioners shall give notice to the applicant of their decision whether to grant a licence.
(5) If within three months from the date of the making of an application under paragraph (3) the Commissioners do not give notice under paragraph (4), they shall be deemed to have refused the application.
(6) The Commissioners may charge a reasonable fee for the grant of a licence.
(7) If the Commissioners refuse to grant a licence which has been applied for they shall give reasons in writing for their refusal.
(8) If the Commissioners grant a licence upon terms or conditions, or with modifications, they shall give reasons in writing for the terms and conditions imposed or the modifications required.