47Approval of draft management plan

47 Approval of draft management plan

(1)  The Secretary must submit to the Minister –

(a) the draft management plan with any amendments made under section 46 ; and

(b) the report prepared under that section.

(2)  The Minister must approve a draft management plan if satisfied that –

(a) the plan promotes and develops commercial or recreational fishing without detriment to the fish habitat and environment; and

(b) the Secretary has taken appropriate action in relation to any representation made in respect of the plan.

(3)  If the Minister is not satisfied under subsection (2) , the Minister must –

(a) advise the relevant fishing body accordingly; and

(b) refer the draft management plan to the Secretary; and

(c) specify any matter which requires action before the Minister may be satisfied under subsection (2) .

(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 .