{"id":"nsw:sl-1999-0102","name":"Marine Estate Management (Management Rules) Regulation 1999","slug":"marine-estate-management-management-rules-regulation-1999","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"102 of 1999","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":179084,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-1999-0102-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"General provisions relating to management rules","content":"# Part 1 General provisions relating to management rules\n\nPart 1 General provisions relating to management rules\n\n**pt 1, hdg:** Ins 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[2\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[1\\].","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Division 1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Division 1 Preliminary\n\nDivision 1 Preliminary\n\n**pt 1, div 1, hdg:** Ins 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[2\\].","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Regulation","content":"#### 1 Name of Regulation\n\n1.1 Name of Regulation\n\n> This Regulation is the [Marine Estate Management (Management Rules) Regulation 1999](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-1999-0102).\n> \n> **cl 1.1 (previously cl 1):** Am 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[3\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[2\\].","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Division 2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Marine park zones","content":"## Division 2 Marine park zones\n\nDivision 2 Marine park zones\n\n**pt 1, div 2, hdg:** Ins 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[7\\].\n\nNote—\n\nIn addition to the provisions set out in this Regulation, Division 6 of Part 5 of the Act also provides for the regulation of development and activities in a marine park or an aquatic reserve. Those provisions apply in respect of development or activities that are subject to Part 4 or 5 of the [Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1979-203). The provisions require the objects and permissible uses of a zone to be taken into consideration before any development application for the carrying out of development in a marine park or an aquatic reserve is determined under Part 4 of that Act or any activity under Part 5 of that Act is carried out or approved. They also require consultation with or the concurrence of the relevant Ministers.\n\n**pt 1, div 2, note:** Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[9\\] \\[10\\].","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.2-sdiv.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Management rules and zone objects","content":"### pt.1-div.2-sdiv.1 Management rules and zone objects\n\nSubdivision 1 Management rules and zone objects\n\n**pt 1, div 2, sdiv 1, hdg:** Ins 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[8\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[11\\].","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.2-sdiv.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Sanctuary zone","content":"### pt.1-div.2-sdiv.2 Sanctuary zone\n\nSubdivision 2 Sanctuary zone\n\n**pt 1, div 2, sdiv 2, hdg:** Ins 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[8\\].","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.2-sdiv.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Habitat protection zone","content":"### pt.1-div.2-sdiv.3 Habitat protection zone\n\nSubdivision 3 Habitat protection zone\n\n**pt 1, div 2, sdiv 3, hdg:** Ins 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[10\\].","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.2-sdiv.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"General use zone","content":"### pt.1-div.2-sdiv.4 General use zone\n\nSubdivision 4 General use zone\n\n**pt 1, div 2, sdiv 4, hdg:** Ins 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[14\\].","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"pt.1-div.2-sdiv.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Special purpose zone","content":"### pt.1-div.2-sdiv.5 Special purpose zone\n\nSubdivision 5 Special purpose zone\n\n**pt 1, div 2, sdiv 5, hdg:** Ins 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[16\\].","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"Division 3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Regulation of activities","content":"## Division 3 Regulation of activities\n\nDivision 3 Regulation of activities\n\n**pt 1, div 3, hdg:** Ins 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[18\\].","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"Division 4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"## Division 4 Miscellaneous\n\nDivision 4 Miscellaneous\n\n**pt 1, div 4, hdg:** Ins 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[21\\].","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Solitary Islands Marine Park Management Rules","content":"# Part 2 Solitary Islands Marine Park Management Rules\n\nPart 2 Solitary Islands Marine Park Management Rules\n\n**pt 2, hdg (previously sch 1, Part 1, heading):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011). Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[22\\].\n\nNote—\n\nThe GPS coordinates used to describe the boundaries of the Solitary Islands Marine Park in Part 2 of Schedule 4 to the [Marine Parks Act 1997](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1997-064) (immediately before its repeal) are in datum AGD 66. The GPS coordinates used to describe the boundaries of the zones of the marine park in this Part are in datum WGS 84, which is the datum more commonly used by marine park users.\n\n**pt 2 (previously sch 1, Part 1):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n\n**pt 2, note:** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011). Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[23\\].","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 2 Definitions\n\n2.1 Definitions\n\n> > (1) In this Part—\n> > \n> > map means a map set out in Division 10.\n> > \n> > marine park means the Solitary Islands Marine Park, as described in Part 2 of Schedule 4 to the [Marine Parks Act 1997](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1997-064) (immediately before its repeal).\n> > \n> > Note—\n> > \n> > Map 1 provides an overview of the zones in the marine park.\n> > \n> > net—see subclause (2).\n> > \n> > table means a table set out in Division 9.\n> > \n> > trap—see subclause (2).\n> \n> > (2) In this Part, a reference to a net or trap is a reference to that net or trap as described in the [Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 1995](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-1995-0011).\n> > \n> > Note—\n> > \n> > The [Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 1995](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-1995-0011) contains descriptions of the following nets and traps (which are referred to in this Part)—\n> > \n> > > (a) nets—spanner crab net, scoop net (prawns), landing net, push or scissors net (prawns), hoop or lift net, submersible lift net (bait), purse seine net,\n> > \n> > > (b) traps—fish trap, crab trap, bait trap.\n> \n> **cl 2.1 (previously sch 1, pt 1, cll 1):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011). Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[24\\] \\[25\\].","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"Division 5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Special purpose zone","content":"## Division 5 Special purpose zone\n\nDivision 5 Special purpose zone\n\n**pt 2, div 5 (previously sch 1, Part 1, Div 5):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"Division 6","sectionType":"division","heading":"General prohibitions—fishing","content":"## Division 6 General prohibitions—fishing\n\nDivision 6 General prohibitions—fishing\n\n**pt 2, div 6 (previously sch 1, Part 1, Div 6):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"Division 7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Domesticated animals","content":"## Division 7 Domesticated animals\n\nDivision 7 Domesticated animals\n\n**pt 2, div 7 (previously sch 1, Part 1, Div 7):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n\n**cl 2.31 (previously sch 1, pt 1, cl 31):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Am 2009 No 106, Sch 2.20 \\[1\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n\n**cl 2.32:** Ins 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"Division 8","sectionType":"division","heading":"Use of vessels and vehicles","content":"## Division 8 Use of vessels and vehicles\n\nDivision 8 Use of vessels and vehicles\n\n**pt 2, div 8 (previously sch 1, Part 1, Div 8):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n\n**cll 2.33–2.35:** Ins 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"Division 9","sectionType":"division","heading":"Tables","content":"## Division 9 Tables\n\nDivision 9 Tables\n\n**pt 2, div 9 (previously sch 1, Part 1, Div 9):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n\n**pt 2, div 9, tbls:** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Rep 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n\n**cll 2.36–2.42:** Ins 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n\nTable A—Plants that may be taken in habitat protection zone\n\n| Common name | Class/Family | Species |\n| Sea lettuce |  | Ulva lactuca |\n| Bait weed |  | Enteromorpha intestinalis |\n\nTable B—Fish that may be taken in habitat protection zone\n\n| Common name | Class/Family | Species |\n| Finfish | Class Osteichthyes | All species |\n| Sharks and rays | Class Chondrichthyes | All species |\n| Eastern rock lobster |  | Jasus verreauxi |\n| Slipper lobster |  | Scyllarus spp. |\n| Painted rock lobster |  | Panulirus spp. |\n| Prawns | Family Penaeidae | All species |\n| Squid | Family Sepiidae | All species |\n| Pipis | Family Donacidae | All species |\n| Beach worms | Family Onuphidae | All species |\n| Eels | Family Anguillidae | All species |\n| Mangrove worms |  | Teredo spp. |\n| Mud crabs |  | Scylla serrata |\n| Blue swimmer crabs |  | Portunus pelagicus |\n| Spanner crabs |  | Ranina ranina |\n| Marine yabbies (nippers) |  | Callianassa spp. |\n| Oysters |  | Saccostrea spp. and Crassostera spp. |\n| Turban shell (Googoombull) | Family Turbinadae | Turbo spp. |\n| Abalone |  | Haliotis rubra |\n| Periwinkles |  | Austrocochlea spp. |\n\nTable C—Protected fish\n\n| Common name | Class/Family/Order | Species |\n| Corals | Class Anthozoa |  |\n|  | Soft corals and gorgonians | Subclass Octocorallia |  |\n|  | Hard corals | Order Scleractinia |  |\n|  | Black corals | Order Antipatharia |  |\n|  | Sea anemones | Order Actinaria |  |\n|  | Zoanthids | Order Zoanthidea |  |\n|  | Corallimorphs | Order Corallimorpharia |  |\n| All pipefishes and seahorses | Family Syngnathidae |  |\n| Giant clam | Family Tridacnidae |  |\n| Broad-banded anemone fish |  | Amphiprion latezonatus |","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"Division 10","sectionType":"division","heading":"Maps","content":"## Division 10 Maps\n\nDivision 10 Maps\n\n**pt 2, div 10 (previously sch 1, Part 1, Div 10):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011). Subst 2018 (261), Sch 1 \\[5\\].\n\n**pt 2, div 10, Maps:** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Rep 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011). Subst 2018 (261), Sch 1 \\[5\\].\n\n**cll 2.43, 2.44:** Ins 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n\nMap 1: Solitary Islands Marine Park (Overview)\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g73.gif)\n\nMap 2: Sandon River System (Northern Section)\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g74.gif)\n\nMap 3: Northern Section\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g75.gif)\n\nMap 4: Wooli Wooli River and Diggers Camp (Northern Section)\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g76.gif)\n\nMap 5: Station Creek\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g77.gif)\n\nMap 6: Corindi River System and Pipe Clay Lake\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g78.gif)\n\nMap 7: Central Section (including Jones Beach and Jones Point)\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g79.gif)\n\nMap 8: Arrawarra Headland, Flat Top Point, other headlands and coastal lagoons (Central Section)\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g80.gif)\n\nMap 9: Southern Section\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g81.gif)\n\nMap 10: Southern Section including Coffs Creek, Pine Brush Creek and Jordans Creek\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g82.gif)\n\nMap 11: North Solitary Island and North West Rock\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g83.gif)\n\nMap 12: North West Solitary Island\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g84.gif)\n\nMap 13: South West Solitary Island (Groper Islet)\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g85.gif)\n\nMap 14: South Solitary Island\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g86.gif)\n\nMap 15: Split Solitary Island\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g87.gif)\n\nMap 16: Habitat Protection Zone\n\n![](/image/((Type%3D%22subordleg%22)%20AND%20(No%3D0102)%20AND%20(Year%3D1999)%20AND%20(%22Historical%20Document%22%3D0))/g88.gif)","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"Division 11","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"## Division 11\n\nDivision 11\n\n2.31 (Repealed)\n\n**pt 2, div 11 (previously sch 1, Part 1, Div 11):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011). Rep 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[29\\].\n\n**cll 2.45–2.48:** Ins 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[5\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Jervis Bay Marine Park Management Rules","content":"# Part 3 Jervis Bay Marine Park Management Rules\n\nPart 3 Jervis Bay Marine Park Management Rules\n\n**pt 3, hdg (previously sch 1, Part 2, heading):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[6\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011). Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[30\\].\n\nNote—\n\nThe GPS coordinates used to describe the boundaries of the Jervis Bay Marine Park in Part 1 of Schedule 4 to the [Marine Parks Act 1997](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1997-064) (immediately before its repeal) are in datum AGD 66. The GPS coordinates used to describe the boundaries of the zones of the marine park in this Part are in datum WGS 84, which is the datum more commonly used by marine park users.\n\n**pt 3 (previously sch 1, Part 2):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[6\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n\n**pt 3, note (previously sch 1, Part 2, note):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[6\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011). Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[31\\].","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3.1 Definitions\n\n> > (1) In this Part—\n> > \n> > extensive aquaculture has the same meaning as it has in the [Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2007](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2007-0414).\n> > \n> > intensive aquaculture has the same meaning as it has in the [Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2007](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2007-0414).\n> > \n> > map means a map set out in Division 11.\n> > \n> > marine park means the Jervis Bay Marine Park, as described in Part 1 of Schedule 4 to the [Marine Parks Act 1997](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1997-064) (immediately before its repeal).\n> > \n> > table means a table set out in Division 10.\n> \n> > (2) In this Part, a reference to a net or trap is a reference to that net or trap as described under the [Fisheries Management Act 1994](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1994-038).\n> \n> **cl 3.1 (previously sch 1, pt 2, cl 1):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[6\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011). Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[24\\].","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"Division 12","sectionType":"division","heading":null,"content":"## Division 12\n\nDivision 12\n\n3.29 (Repealed)\n\n**pt 3, div 12 (previously sch 1, Part 2, Div 12):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Rep 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[6\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011). Rep 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[36\\].","sortOrder":140},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Lord Howe Island Marine Park Management Rules","content":"# Part 4 Lord Howe Island Marine Park Management Rules\n\nPart 4 Lord Howe Island Marine Park Management Rules\n\n**pt 4, hdg (previously sch 1, Part 3, heading):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[37\\].\n\nNote—\n\nThe GPS co-ordinates used in this Part to describe the boundaries of the zones of the Lord Howe Island Marine Park and other areas are given in degrees and decimal minutes using the GDA94 datum.\n\nMap 1 of the maps set out in Division 10 provides an overview of the zones in the Lord Howe Island Marine Park.\n\nMaps 2–6 provide more detail.\n\n**pt 4 (previously sch 1, Part 3):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\].\n\n**pt 4, note (previously sch 1, Part 3, note):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[38\\].","sortOrder":141},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 4 Definitions\n\n4.1 Definitions\n\n> In this Part—\n> \n> Lord Howe Island Lagoon means that part of the marine park that is bounded by the mean high water mark on the western coast of Lord Howe Island and the line of partially emergent reefs that lie between North Head and Little Island.\n> \n> marine park means the Lord Howe Island Marine Park, as described in Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the [Marine Parks Act 1997](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1997-064) (immediately before its repeal).\n> \n> **cll 3.28, 3.29 (previously sch 1, pt 2, cll 28, 29):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[6\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n> \n> **cl 4.1:** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[24\\].","sortOrder":143},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Cape Byron Marine Park Management Rules","content":"# Part 5 Cape Byron Marine Park Management Rules\n\nPart 5 Cape Byron Marine Park Management Rules\n\n**pt 5, hdg (previously sch 1, Part 4, heading):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[42\\].\n\nNote—\n\nThe GPS coordinates used in this Part to describe the boundaries of the zones of the Cape Byron Marine Park are given in degrees and decimal minutes using the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 (GDA 94).\n\n**pt 5 (previously sch 1, Part 4):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\].","sortOrder":173},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 5 Definitions\n\n5.1 Definitions\n\n> In this Part—\n> \n> extensive aquaculture has the same meaning as it has in the [Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2007](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2007-0414).\n> \n> hand held line has the same meaning as it has in clause 1.17 of this Regulation.\n> \n> intensive aquaculture has the same meaning as it has in the [Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2007](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2007-0414).\n> \n> landing net has the same meaning as it has in clause 1.17 of this Regulation.\n> \n> map means a map set out in Division 10.\n> \n> marine park means the Cape Byron Marine Park as described in Part 2 of the Proclamation made under sections 6 and 7 of the [Marine Parks Act 1997](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1997-064) (immediately before its repeal) and published in Gazette No 189 on 25 October 2002 at page 9060.\n> \n> regulatory authority means each of the following—\n> \n> > (a) the council of an area (within the meaning of the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030)) that adjoins the marine park,\n> \n> > (b) the Department of Primary Industries,\n> \n> > (c) the Department of Environment and Conservation,\n> \n> > (d) the Department of Planning,\n> \n> > (e) the NSW Police Force,\n> \n> > (f) the Waterways Authority,\n> \n> > (g) the Department of Lands.\n> \n> scoop net has the same meaning as it has in clause 1.17 of this Regulation.\n> \n> spear gun includes a spear, bow and arrow or other similar device.\n> \n> table means a table set out in Division 11.\n> \n> tidal lands means any area of land that is covered from time to time by tidal waters, and that is above the lowest astronomical tide level.\n> \n> tidal waters means any area of waters of the sea or subject to tidal influence.\n> \n> **cll 3.28, 3.29 (previously sch 1, pt 2, cll 28, 29):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[6\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n> \n> **cl 5.1 (previously sch 1, pt 4, div 1, cl 1):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[24\\].","sortOrder":175},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Port Stephens–Great Lakes Marine Park Management Rules","content":"# Part 6 Port Stephens–Great Lakes Marine Park Management Rules\n\nPart 6 Port Stephens–Great Lakes Marine Park Management Rules\n\n**pt 6, hdg (previously sch 1, Part 5, heading):** Am 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[23\\]. Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[45\\].\n\nNote—\n\nThe GPS coordinates used in this Part to describe the boundaries of the zones of the Port Stephens–Great Lakes Marine Park are given in degrees and decimal minutes using the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 (GDA 94).\n\n**pt 6 (previously sch 1, Part 5):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\].","sortOrder":211},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 6 Definitions\n\n6.1 Definitions\n\n> > (1) In this Part—\n> > \n> > Chart AUS 362 means the charts published under that title by the Australian Hydrographic Service on 4 February 1992.\n> > \n> > extensive aquaculture has the same meaning as it has in the [Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2007](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2007-0414).\n> > \n> > hand held line has the same meaning as it has in clause 1.17 of this Regulation.\n> > \n> > intensive aquaculture has the same meaning as it has in the [Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2007](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2007-0414).\n> > \n> > map means a map set out in Division 8.\n> > \n> > marine park means the Port Stephens–Great Lakes Marine Park described in Part 2 of the Proclamation made under sections 6 and 7 of the [Marine Parks Act 1997](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1997-064) (immediately before its repeal) and published in Gazette No 147 on 1 December 2005 at page 9851 (as varied by the Proclamation made under section 9 of the [Marine Parks Act 1997](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1997-064) (immediately before its repeal) and published in Gazette No 63 on 12 May 2006 at page 3016).\n> > \n> > oyster depuration means the extraction of seawater from the waters of the marine park, the discharge of seawater into the waters of the marine park and the conveyance of seawater across tidal waters or tidal lands of the marine park by way of depuration lines for the purposes of depuration of oysters.\n> > \n> > regulatory authority means each of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the council of an area (within the meaning of the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030)) that adjoins the marine park,\n> > \n> > > (b) the Department of Primary Industries,\n> > \n> > > (c) the Department of Environment and Conservation,\n> > \n> > > (d) the Department of Planning,\n> > \n> > > (e) the NSW Police Force,\n> > \n> > > (f) the Maritime Authority of NSW,\n> > \n> > > (g) the Department of Lands.\n> > \n> > spear gun includes a spear, bow and arrow or other similar device.\n> > \n> > table means a table set out in Division 9.\n> > \n> > tidal lands means any area of land that is covered from time to time by tidal waters, and that is above the lowest astronomical tide level.\n> > \n> > tidal waters means any area of waters of the sea or subject to tidal influence.\n> \n> > (2) In this Part, a reference to a net, line or trap that is also referred to in the [Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2002](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2002-0626) is a reference to that net, line or trap within the meaning of that Regulation.\n> \n> **cll 3.28, 3.29 (previously sch 1, pt 2, cll 28, 29):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[6\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n> \n> **cl 6.1 (previously sch 1, pt 5, div 1, cl 1):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[24\\].","sortOrder":213},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Batemans Marine Park Management Rules","content":"# Part 7 Batemans Marine Park Management Rules\n\nPart 7 Batemans Marine Park Management Rules\n\nNote—\n\nThe GPS coordinates used in this Part to describe the boundaries of the zones of the Batemans Marine Park are given in degrees and decimal minutes using the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 (GDA 94).\n\n**pt 7 (previously sch 1, Part 6):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[52\\].","sortOrder":265},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 7 Definitions\n\n7.1 Definitions\n\n> > (1) In this Part—\n> > \n> > Chart AUS 191 means the charts published under that title by the Australian Hydrographic Service on 20 August 2004.\n> > \n> > estuary includes the waters of any lake, river, creek, lagoon or like body of water that is periodically or intermittently closed to the sea.\n> > \n> > extensive aquaculture has the same meaning as it has in the [Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2007](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2007-0414).\n> > \n> > intensive aquaculture has the same meaning as it has in the [Fisheries Management (Aquaculture) Regulation 2007](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2007-0414).\n> > \n> > marine park means the Batemans Marine Park as described in Part 2 of the Proclamation made under sections 6 and 7 of the [Marine Parks Act 1997](/view/html/repealed/current/act-1997-064) (immediately before its repeal) and published in Gazette No 49 on 7 April 2006 at page 2021.\n> > \n> > oyster depuration means the extraction of seawater from the waters of the marine park, the discharge of seawater into the waters of the marine park and the conveyance of seawater across tidal waters or tidal lands of the marine park by way of depuration lines.\n> > \n> > regulatory authority means each of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the council of an area (within the meaning of the [Local Government Act 1993](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1993-030)) that adjoins the marine park,\n> > \n> > > (b) the Department of Primary Industries,\n> > \n> > > (c) the Department of Environment and Conservation,\n> > \n> > > (d) the Department of Planning,\n> > \n> > > (e) NSW Police,\n> > \n> > > (f) the Maritime Authority of NSW,\n> > \n> > > (g) the Department of Lands.\n> > \n> > spear gun includes a spear, bow and arrow or other similar device.\n> > \n> > table means a table set out in Division 10.\n> > \n> > tidal lands means any area of land that is covered from time to time by tidal waters, and that is above the lowest astronomical tide level.\n> > \n> > tidal waters means any area of waters of the sea or subject to tidal influence.\n> \n> > (2) In this Part, a reference to a line, net, trap or other method that is also referred to in the [Fisheries Management (General) Regulation 2002](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2002-0626) is a reference to that line, net, trap or method within the meaning of that Regulation.\n> \n> **cll 3.28, 3.29 (previously sch 1, pt 2, cll 28, 29):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Subst 2011 (29), Sch 1 \\[6\\] (disallowed, Legislative Assembly, 26.5.2011).\n> \n> **cl 7.1 (previously sch 1, pt 6, div 1, cl 1):** Transferred 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[24\\]. Renumbered 2009 (416), Sch 2 \\[26\\]. Am 2014 (848), Sch 2 \\[24\\].","sortOrder":267},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":null,"content":"# Schedule 1\n\nSchedules 1, 2 (Repealed)","sortOrder":309}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The scope has broadened over time. The regulation began as the 'Marine Parks Regulation 1999' focused on zoning plans for marine parks under the Marine Parks Act 1997. It was later renamed to reflect a wider 'Marine Estate Management' framework under the Marine Estate Management Act 2014, signalling a shift from purely zoning-focused rules to broader management rules covering the entire NSW marine estate. The transition from a single-Act, park-specific instrument to one operating under a comprehensive marine estate management framework represents a meaningful expansion of regulatory scope."},"complexity_factors":["Long legislative history spanning over 25 years with more than 20 separate amendments, making it difficult to track what rules currently apply","The regulation was originally made under a now-repealed Act (Marine Parks Act 1997) and was subsequently deemed to operate under a different Act (Marine Estate Management Act 2014), creating a layered legal foundation","Multiple name changes over its life (three different titles) can cause confusion when researching or referencing the law","Zone-based management structure means different rules apply depending on which specific area of a marine park you are in","The actual substantive content of the regulation (the specific rules) is not reproduced in the provided text, meaning users must locate and interpret the full instrument separately","Interaction with both the repealed Marine Parks Act 1997 and the current Marine Estate Management Act 2014 requires understanding transitional provisions (temporary rules that manage the changeover between the old and new laws)"],"plain_english_summary":"## Marine Estate Management (Management Rules) Regulation 1999\n\nThis is a NSW regulation that sets out the **management rules for marine parks** (protected ocean and coastal areas) in New South Wales.\n\n**What it does:** It establishes rules about what activities are allowed — and what's prohibited — within NSW marine parks. This includes things like fishing, diving, boating, and other uses of these protected marine (ocean/coastal) areas. The rules are organised by zones (different areas within a marine park that have different levels of protection and allowed activities).\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Recreational fishers and anglers** using NSW coastal and ocean waters\n- **Commercial fishers** operating in or near marine park areas\n- **Boaters, divers, and water sport enthusiasts**\n- **Tour operators** running activities in marine parks\n- **Anyone visiting or using NSW marine parks**\n\n**Why it matters:** If you want to fish, dive, or enjoy recreational activities in NSW marine waters, this regulation determines what you can and can't do — and breaking the rules can result in penalties (fines or prosecution).\n\n**A note on its history:** This regulation has had a long and changing life. It started in 1999 as the *Marine Parks Regulation 1999*, was renamed the *Marine Parks (Zoning Plans) Regulation 1999*, and is now called the *Marine Estate Management (Management Rules) Regulation 1999*. It was originally made under the *Marine Parks Act 1997* (which has since been replaced), but from December 2014 it operates under the *Marine Estate Management Act 2014*. It has been amended over **20 times** since 1999, reflecting ongoing updates to how marine parks are managed.\n\n> **Bottom line:** If you use NSW marine waters — for fishing, recreation, or commercial purposes — this regulation governs what you're allowed to do in protected marine park areas."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":8,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The provided notes show detailed, site‑specific rules and some renumbering/amendment history (note at 3.2) but contain no evidence of a substantive change in the regulation's overall scope from its original function of zoning and managing activities in Batemans Marine Park."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple zone types with bespoke rules for each (sanctuary, habitat protection, general use, special purpose) creating layered permissions and prohibitions (clauses 1.7–1.11; 1.16–1.24; 3.3; 7.2; 7.12).","Extensive defined terms and cross‑references to other Acts/regulations (Fisheries Management Act 1994, Marine Safety Act 1998, Food Act 2003, Companion Animals Act 1998) increasing interpretive dependencies (clauses 1.3, 1.4, 7.1).","Numerous activity‑specific rules and exceptions (gear types, netting, aquaculture, fish cleaning, depuration, personal watercraft, vehicles, cruise ships) requiring detailed operational compliance (clauses 1.11–1.25; 3.4–3.7; 3.15–3.26; 7.3–7.11).","Spatial precision: many zones and special purpose areas defined by GPS/mean high water lines and named maps, raising mapping and on‑site compliance burdens (clause 7.2; 7.6; 7.12; various sanctuary lists).","Tables of permitted/prohibited species and site‑specific species rules (Tables A–C, Division references) create content‑specific enforcement complexity (Parts 2–3 notes; 7.7–7.9).","Permission/consent regime vests substantial discretion in relevant Ministers, including joint decision requirement, creating administrative dependency and potential delay (clauses 1.5; multiple consent exceptions across Part 1 and site provisions).","Sanctions include civil/penalty unit fines, designation of serious and forfeiture offences, and equipment/property forfeiture implications, increasing legal and economic stakes for non‑compliance (clauses 1.11(3); 1.16(3); 1.25(3A); repeated 100 penalty unit maxima).","Site‑specific carve‑outs for commercial or traditional uses (e.g. Class 1 aquaculture leases, mobility exemptions) add layers of exception handling and prove administratively detailed (Parts 3–4: 3.6, 5.13–5.15, 7.10–7.13).","Temporal/criminal‑procedure complexities like seasonal closures, time‑of‑day bans (beach hauling night/weekend limits) and defences for emergency situations further complicate compliance and enforcement (clauses 3.16; 5.22–5.24; 3.6(2) timing references)."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets the rules for Batemans Marine Park by dividing it into sanctuary, habitat protection, general use and special purpose zones and specifying what activities are permitted or prohibited in each. It lists allowed fishing methods and species, aquaculture limits, vessel and vehicle rules, and offences (commonly up to 100 penalty units) while allowing specific exemptions by joint ministerial consent. It affects recreational and commercial fishers, aquaculture operators, vessel users, local authorities and Aboriginal traditional users by changing legal permissions, compliance duties and enforcement outcomes."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"completionTokens":773},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislation has grown significantly from its original 1999 scope. Originally a simpler regulation under the Marine Parks Act 1997, it was substantially restructured in 2009 and 2011 to incorporate six distinct marine parks with highly detailed, park-specific rules. The 2014 amendments following the Marine Estate Management Act 2014 further expanded scope by adding new zones, aquaculture provisions, and complex consent frameworks. The current version is a consolidated instrument of considerable breadth compared to the original simple management rules."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to Fisheries Management Act 1994 and other legislation","Six separate marine parks with unique zone boundaries described by GPS coordinates","Multiple overlapping zone types (sanctuary, habitat protection, general use, special purpose) with different rules","Detailed species-specific fishing permissions in tables across multiple Parts","Numerous exceptions, defences, and consent requirements","Conditional logic (e.g., 'if the person is...', 'unless...', 'except with consent')","References to repealed and superseded legislation requiring historical knowledge","Map-based boundary descriptions requiring visual interpretation","Nested definitions and defined terms from multiple Acts"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does:**\n\nThis Regulation sets out the detailed rules for managing six marine parks along the New South Wales coast: Solitary Islands, Jervis Bay, Lord Howe Island, Cape Byron, Port Stephens–Great Lakes, and Batemans.\n\n**The core system: four types of zones**\n\nEach marine park is divided into zones with different levels of protection:\n\n- **Sanctuary zones** — the highest protection. You generally cannot harm animals or plants, damage habitat, fish, or anchor vessels (except in emergencies or at designated spots). Scientific research and low-impact recreation are allowed.\n\n- **Habitat protection zones** — high protection but with more activities permitted. Limited fishing is allowed (hand lines, spears, some nets), and you can collect certain plants like seaweed. Commercial fishing may be permitted with restrictions.\n\n- **General use zones** — basic protection with the most activities allowed. Fishing is permitted if lawful under fisheries laws, and aquaculture is allowed.\n\n- **Special purpose zones** — tailored for specific uses like aquaculture, boat harbours, research, or facilities for people with disabilities.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- **Fishers** — recreational and commercial fishers must know which zones allow which fishing methods. Many areas restrict or prohibit certain gear (nets, traps, spears).\n\n- **Boat operators** — rules govern anchoring, mooring, speed limits, and vessel types (personal watercraft, hovercraft, cruise ships are restricted or prohibited in many areas).\n\n- **Beachgoers and dog owners** — domesticated animals are prohibited in many areas, and vehicles are restricted on beaches.\n\n- **Researchers and commercial operators** — organised activities, filming, and commercial operations require consent from the relevant Ministers.\n\n**Key offences and penalties:**\n\nMost serious offences carry penalties of **100 penalty units** (roughly $11,000). These include harming protected species, fishing in sanctuary zones, and damaging marine park infrastructure. Some lesser offences carry **50 penalty units**.\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThese rules balance conservation of marine biodiversity with sustainable use. The detailed zone maps and tables specify exactly what is permitted where, making compliance complex but providing clear protection for critical habitats like seagrass beds, coral reefs, and fish breeding areas."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/marine-estate-management-management-rules-regulation-1999","history":"/api/acts/marine-estate-management-management-rules-regulation-1999/history","analysis":"/api/acts/marine-estate-management-management-rules-regulation-1999/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/marine-estate-management-management-rules-regulation-1999/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/marine-estate-management-management-rules-regulation-1999/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/marine-estate-management-management-rules-regulation-1999/documents"}}