81Expansion of area

### 81 Expansion of area > > (1)  A lessee may apply to the Minister for an expansion to the lease area. > > > (2)  An application may only be made if the proposed expanded area – > > > > > > (a) is within an area covered by a marine farming zone which is designated as being available for leasing; and > > > > > > > (b) is contiguous with the lease area; and > > > > > > > (c) does not, if added to the lease area, exceed the maximum leasable area established by a marine farming development plan for that marine farming zone. > > > (3)  An application is to be – > > > > > > (a) in an approved form; and > > > > > > > (b) accompanied by the prescribed fee; and > > > > > > > (c) lodged with the Minister. > > > (4)  Before agreeing to expand the lease area, the Minister must consult with any other lessees who may reasonably be expected to have the water quality in their lease areas affected by the proposed expansion. > > > (5)  The Minister may agree to expand the lease area if the applicant – > > > > > > (a) pays a fee equivalent to the market value of the additional area as assessed by the Valuer-General; or > > > > > > > (b) agrees to any charges the Minister considers appropriate for a new lease which would cover the combined area. > > > (6)  The Minister may grant a new lease for the larger area if – > > > > > > (a) both parties agree to the changes to the conditions of the lease; and > > > > > > > (b) the fees and charges referred to in [subsection (5)](#GS81@Gs5@EN) are paid; and > > > > > > > (c) the previous lease is returned; and > > > > > > > (d) satisfied that doing so is not likely to unreasonably affect the quality of the water in any other lease area. > > > (7)  The Minister, by notice in writing, must notify any lessee referred to in [subsection (4)](#GS81@Gs4@EN) of the grant of a lease under [subsection (6)](#GS81@Gs6@EN) .