172Assignment of reserves to IUCN categories

172 Assignment of reserves to IUCN categories (1) The conservator may assign a reserve to an IUCN category. (2) The conservator may divide a reserve into parts (zones) and assign each zone to an IUCN category. (3) Before the conservator assigns a reserve or zone to an IUCN category, the conservator must— (a) be satisfied that the reserve or zone— (i) has the characteristics (if any) prescribed by regulation for the category; and (ii) meets the criteria (if any) prescribed by regulation for the category; and (iii) will be managed in accordance with the IUCN reserve management objectives for the category; and (b) consult the custodian of the reserve. (4) An assignment of a reserve or zone to an IUCN category is a