38AExploration and mining in waters subject to fishing closures

38A Exploration and mining in waters subject to fishing closures

38A Exploration and mining in waters subject to fishing closures

Despite:

(a) the grant of a licence or special purpose consent, or

(b) any provision of this Act,

offshore exploration or mining activities may be carried out under the licence or consent in waters the subject of a fishing closure under the Fisheries Management Act 1994 only with the written consent of the Minister administering that Act, who may:

(c) refuse consent, or

(d) give consent subject to such terms and conditions as he or she specifies in the consent.

s 38A: Subst 2014 No 72, Sch 4.11.