High Seas Biodiversity Act 2026
68Minister may request referral
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68 Minister may request referral
(1) If the Minister reasonably believes that a person is carrying out or proposing to carry out an activity that is required to be referred under section 66, the Minister may, by written notice given to the person, request the person to:
(a) make the referral; and
(b) do so within the period specified in the notice.
(2) The person may, as soon as practicable after receiving the request, notify the Minister if:
(a) the person is not carrying out the activity; or
(b) the person is not, or is no longer, proposing to carry out the activity.
(3) If, after being so notified, the Minister is satisfied that the person is not carrying out or proposing to carry out the activity, the Minister may withdraw the request by written notice given to the person.