34Duty of public authorities

34 Duty of public authorities (1) A public authority must have regard to any relevant management plan when performing its functions and exercising its powers. S. 34(2) amended by No. 68/2016 s. 55. (2) If a public authority proposes to take any action that is inconsistent with a management plan, the public authority must consult the Victorian Fisheries Authority in writing at least 28 days before the action is to be taken. (3) After complying with subsection (2), a public authority may take such action if there is no reasonable alternative means of performing its functions or exercising its powers.