Nature Conservation Act 2002
19Naming of reserved land
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19 Naming of reserved land
(1) The Governor, by proclamation, may give a name to any reserved land –
(a) that has not been given a name under this Act; or
(b) whose name does not include the name of a class of reserved land specified in section 11(2) or section 12(1) .
(2) The Governor, by proclamation, may give another name to any reserved land, or part of any reserved land, that has been given a name under this Act.
(3) Any name given to any reserved land under subsection (1) or (2) is to –
(a) include the name of the class of that reserved land as specified in section 11(2) or section 12(1) ; and
(b) [Section 19 Subsection (3) amended by No. 1 of 2020, Sched. 3, Applied:01 Jul 2020] be given on the recommendation of the Minister after consultation with the Registrar of Place Names.
(4) A proclamation is not to be made under subsection (1) or (2) if that proclamation would have the effect of altering the class of any reserved land.
(5) A proclamation made under subsection (1) or (2) in relation to reserved land in the class of private sanctuary or private nature reserve does not have effect until it is registered in accordance with section 22 .