8Must have regard to assessment criteria

#### 8 Must have regard to assessment criteria 8 Must have regard to assessment criteria > > (1) The relevant Ministers must have regard to the assessment criteria in deciding whether or not to give consent to the carrying out of any activity in a marine park or an aquatic reserve. > > > (2) This clause does not apply to applications for consent to carry out activities (including educational or research activities) that the relevant Ministers consider will have minimal impact on the biodiversity, enjoyment or use of the marine park or aquatic reserve. > > > (3) This clause does not limit the factors that the relevant Ministers may have regard to when considering an application for consent to carry out an activity.