(1) A person who wishes to employ a foreign national under a seasonal employment permit shall apply each year for approval as an approved seasonal employer in accordance with regulations under sections 47 and 50.

(2) In considering an application made under subsection (1), the Minister shall have regard to -

(a) the extent to which a decision to approve the person as an approved seasonal employer would be consistent with economic policy for the time being of the Government,

(b) such of the matters referred to in this section as are relevant to the application,

(c) if any of the provisions of section 11 fall to be applied in relation to the application, any matters that, in the opinion of the Minister, are material to the application of such a provision or provisions, and

(d) the purpose of a seasonal employment permit.