21Applications for declarations of renewable energy zones and access areas

21 Applications for declarations of renewable energy zones and access areas

21 Applications for declarations of renewable energy zones and access areas

(1) The Minister may make a declaration of a renewable energy zone or an access area—

(a) on the Minister’s own initiative, or

(b) on the application of the consumer trustee or another person.

(2) The regulations may make provision for or with respect to an application to the Minister for a declaration of a renewable energy zone or an access area, including the following—

(a) the form of the application,

(b) who may make an application,

(c) the requirements for making a valid application,

(d) the fee payable for an application by a person other than the consumer trustee,

(e) the information to be included in the application,

(f) requirements for public consultation before an application is made,

(g) the procedures for the determination of an application by the Minister.

s 21: Am 2025 No 80, Sch 1[9] [10].