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Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
47Approval of draft management plan
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### 47 Approval of draft management plan
> > (1) The Secretary must submit to the Minister –
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> > > > (a) the draft management plan with any amendments made under [section 46](#GS46@EN) ; and
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> > > > (b) the report prepared under that section.
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> > (2) The Minister must approve a draft management plan if satisfied that –
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> > > > (a) the plan promotes and develops commercial or recreational fishing without detriment to the fish habitat and environment; and
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> > > > (b) the Secretary has taken appropriate action in relation to any representation made in respect of the plan.
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> > (3) If the Minister is not satisfied under [subsection (2)](#GS47@Gs2@EN) , the Minister must –
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> > > > (a) advise the relevant fishing body accordingly; and
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> > > > (b) refer the draft management plan to the Secretary; and
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> > > > (c) specify any matter which requires action before the Minister may be satisfied under [subsection (2)](#GS47@Gs2@EN) .
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> > (4) The Minister is to make available at the request of any person and on payment of a fee determined by the Minister a copy of a report prepared under [section 46](#GS46@EN) .