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Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
271Order relating to diseased areas
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271 Order relating to diseased areas
(1) The Minister, by order, may declare any area of State waters, a marine farm or part of a marine farm to be diseased or infected by any pest if satisfied that the pest is likely to adversely affect –
(a) the taking of fish in the area or marine farm; or
(b) the activities of marine farming in the marine farm or in any other area.
(2) Before making an order, the Minister, if practicable, is to consult with the relevant fishing body.