29Protection of exercise of certain functions from invalidity and inconsistency

29 Protection of exercise of certain functions from invalidity and inconsistency

29 Protection of exercise of certain functions from invalidity and inconsistency

(1) Section 22—

(a) does not render the exercise of a function invalid because—

(i) it did not give effect to a coastal management program or was made without regard to the objects of this Act, or

(ii) it is inconsistent with achieving the outcomes of a coastal management program, and

(b) does not require or authorise action that is inconsistent with any statutory or other legal obligation of a local council.

(2) Section 23—

(a) does not render the exercise of a function invalid because it was made without regard to a coastal management program, the coastal management manual or the objects of this Act, and

(b) does not require or authorise action that is inconsistent with any statutory or other legal obligation of a Minister or a public authority.