34Declaration of aquatic reserves

#### 34 Declaration of aquatic reserves 34 Declaration of aquatic reserves > > (1) The relevant Ministers may, by notice published in the Gazette, declare an area (or areas) specified in the notice to be an aquatic reserve. > > > (2) Land that is the subject of an aquaculture lease under the [Fisheries Management Act 1994](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1994-038) may be declared to be an aquatic reserve. However, nothing in this Division prevents the lessee from undertaking aquaculture in accordance with that Act in the area concerned during the currency of the lease. > > > (3) Land that is dedicated for a public purpose may be declared to be an aquatic reserve. However, nothing in this Division prevents the land from being used for the purpose for which it is dedicated or permits the land to be used contrary to the provisions of any Act or statutory instrument applying to the land.