30Approval of code of practice

### 30 Approval of code of practice > > (1)  On receipt of a draft code of practice, the Minister, by public notice, must state – > > > > > > (a) the purpose and general effect of the draft code of practice; and > > > > > > > (b) the place at which a copy of the draft code of practice may be obtained; and > > > > > > > (c) the cost, if any, of obtaining a copy of the draft code of practice; and > > > > > > > (d) that any person may submit written representations in relation to the draft code of practice within the period, not less than 45 days, specified in the notice. > > > (2)  The Minister must consider any representations received under [subsection (1)](#GS30@Gs1@EN) . > > > (3)  The Minister may amend a draft code of practice to remove any inconsistency with this Act, regulations, a management plan or any other Act. > > > (4)  The Minister may – > > > > > > (a) approve the draft code of practice; or > > > > > > > (b) refuse to approve the draft code of practice. > > > (5)  The Minister must not approve a draft code of practice if it contains any provision which is inconsistent with this Act, the regulations, a management plan or any other Act. > > > (6)  If the Minister approves a draft code of practice, the Secretary, by public notice, is to notify that approval.