{"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":{"name":"Marine Estate Management (Management Rules) Regulation 1999","slug":"marine-estate-management-management-rules-regulation-1999","title_id":"nsw:sl-1999-0102","version_id":179084,"analysis_type":"summary","content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Whole regulation — in force NSW statutory instrument governing six marine parks through a zoning and management rules framework."},"complexity_factors":["Six separate marine parks each with their own management rules (Parts 2-7)","Zoning framework with four zone types, each with different permitted activities","Interaction with Fisheries Management Act 1994 and National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974","Distinction between serious offences (sanctuary zones) and forfeiture offences (habitat protection and general use zones)","Native title considerations for Aboriginal traditional use fishing"],"plain_english_summary":"The Marine Estate Management (Management Rules) Regulation 1999 (NSW) sets out the management rules for six NSW marine parks: Solitary Islands, Jervis Bay, Lord Howe Island, Cape Byron, Port Stephens-Great Lakes, and Batemans. It is made under the Marine Estate Management Act 2014 (NSW) and operates alongside the Fisheries Management Act 1994 (NSW).\n\nThe Regulation is built around a zoning framework. Each marine park is divided into zones, and each zone type — sanctuary, habitat protection, general use, and special purpose — has a defined set of objects and permitted activities. Sanctuary zones receive the highest level of protection: no person may harm any animal or plant, damage any habitat, or take any fish while in a sanctuary zone, except with Ministerial consent for research, environmental protection, public health, traditional use, or public safety purposes. Contravening the sanctuary zone prohibition is a serious offence under the Marine Estate Management Act, with a maximum penalty of 500 penalty units for an individual or 1,000 for a corporation.\n\nHabitat protection zones permit limited fishing (by hook and hand line, by hand, by scoop net, spear, or other method permitted by the park's management rules) but not other taking of animals or harm to plants or habitat except with consent. General use zones permit wider fishing activities and ecologically sustainable uses, while still protecting non-fish animals, plants and habitats. Special purpose zones cater for specific uses such as slipways, breakwaters, and berthing facilities.\n\nParts 2 to 7 of the Regulation contain the park-specific management rules, which may further restrict or permit activities within each zone. The Regulation applies subject to the Fisheries Management Act 1994 and cannot be construed as authorising activities prohibited by that Act or by the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974."},"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."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":9,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation originally applied only to the Solitary Islands Marine Park when first made in 1999. Through subsequent amendments (especially in 2009 and 2011), it expanded to cover five additional marine parks (Jervis Bay, Lord Howe Island, Cape Byron, Port Stephens–Great Lakes, Batemans). The number of zones, specific prohibitions, and detailed GPS descriptions have grown substantially, increasing the scope from a single park to a comprehensive regime for six major marine parks."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely long document (over 100 pages) with detailed provisions for six separate marine parks","60+ defined terms in clause 1.3 alone, many cross-referencing other acts","Heavy reliance on GPS coordinates to define zone boundaries (e.g., over 100 coordinate points per park)","Multiple layers of exceptions and conditions (e.g., 'except with consent', 'unless permitted by management rules')","Nested cross-references between Parts, Divisions, and Schedules (e.g., clause 1.17 refers to park-specific rules in later Parts)","Numerous tables listing permitted species, bag limits, and designated areas","Many amendments over time (1999–2018) adding complexity and historical layers"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets the detailed rules for six marine parks along the NSW coast: Solitary Islands, Jervis Bay, Lord Howe Island, Cape Byron, Port Stephens–Great Lakes, and Batemans Marine Park. Each park is divided into four types of zones with specific allowances and bans:\n\n- **Sanctuary zones**: the highest protection. You must not harm any animal or plant, damage habitat, or clean fish, except with a government consent usually only given for research, environmental protection, public health, traditional use, or public safety. Fishing is banned.\n- **Habitat protection zones**: a high level of protection but allow some fishing. You can take fish only by permitted methods (e.g., hook and hand-held line, spearfishing, certain nets/traps) and only certain species. Taking plants (like seaweed) is also allowed in some areas.\n- **General use zones**: the least restrictive. Fishing is allowed as long as it complies with other fisheries laws (e.g., the *Fisheries Management Act 1994*).\n- **Special purpose zones**: created for specific uses like oyster aquaculture, boat harbours, fish feeding, or infrastructure. Fishing is only allowed if it matches the adjoining zone's rules or with consent.\n\nThe regulation also includes park-wide rules: bans on certain fishing gear (e.g., set lines, purse seine nets in most parks), restrictions on vehicles, personal watercraft, and aircraft, and rules for anchoring, mooring, and domesticated animals. It designates protected species (e.g., corals, seahorses) that cannot be taken anywhere.\n\n**Who it affects**: recreational and commercial fishers, boaters, tourists, aquaculture operators, researchers, and anyone visiting or using the marine parks.\n\n**Why it matters**: It creates a legal framework for managing human activities to protect marine biodiversity while allowing some sustainable use. The rules are enforced with penalties (up to 100 penalty units) and can require government permits for many activities."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]}},"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"}}