106Marine resources protected area management plan

106 Marine resources protected area management plan

(1)  Before the Minister establishes a marine resources protected area, a draft marine resources protected area management plan in respect of that marine resources protected area is to be prepared.

(2)  A draft marine resources protected area management plan consists of rules made under section 104 and may –

(a) state the purpose for which, or the manner in which, the marine resources protected area is to be used, developed or managed; and

(b) state the manner in which any power of the managing authority is to be exercised; and

(c) prohibit or restrict the exercise of any such power.

(3)  A restriction imposed under this section on the exercise of a statutory power may –

(a) specify any condition subject to which the power may be exercised; or

(b) specify any circumstance in which the power may not be exercised; or

(c) require the promotion, or the carrying out, of any works or operations during or after the exercise of the power; or

(d) require a contract or arrangement to be made in relation to the carrying out of those works or operations.