31Accrediting codes of practice

31 Accrediting codes of practice (1) The Minister may accredit a code of practice that sets out ways of achieving compliance with the general environmental duty when— (a) a specified activity or a group of related activities; or (b) some or all of the activities carried on within a particular industry; is conducted that causes or is likely to cause environmental harm. (2) The Minister may accredit a code of practice under subsection (1) only if satisfied that the code has been prepared in consultation with people or organisations representing those conducting an activity or carrying on the industry to which the code relates, and the public. (3) A code of practice accredited under subsection (1) is a disallowable instrument.