23Minister may grant business licences under Crown Lands Act 1976 in relation to corridor

### 23 Minister may grant business licences under Crown Lands Act 1976 in relation to corridor > > (1)  The Minister may grant a business licence under [Part VA of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1976-028#HPVA@EN) [Crown Lands Act 1976](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1976-028) in relation to any land within a corridor as if he or she were the Minister responsible for that Act and, if he or she grants such a licence, that Act applies in relation to the licence as if the Minister were the Minister responsible for that Act. > > > (2)  A business licence in relation to any land within a corridor may only be granted or renewed under the [Crown Lands Act 1976](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1976-028) in accordance with this section if the Minister is of the opinion that – > > > > > > (a) where there is a reserve management plan in relation to the corridor, the management, protection, use or development of the land in accordance with the business licence will be consistent with that plan; and > > > > > > > (b) the grant or renewal of the business licence will not prevent the attainment of the corridor safety and use objectives. > > > (3)  The Minister must consult with the corridor manager before, in accordance with this section, granting or renewing, under the [Crown Lands Act 1976](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1976-028) , a business licence in relation to a corridor. > > > (4)  In addition to the grounds on which the Minister may cancel under the [Crown Lands Act 1976](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1976-028) a business licence granted under the [Crown Lands Act 1976](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1976-028) in accordance with this section, the Minister may, under [section 45I](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1976-028#GS45I@EN) of that Act, cancel the licence if – > > > > > > (a) the Minister is of the opinion that – > > > > > > > > > > (i) the corridor to which the licence relates is required for the use of the land for a reserved purpose; or > > > > > > > > > > > (ii) the continuance of the licence may prevent or hinder the attainment of the corridor safety and use objectives; or > > > > > > > (b) a corridor manager has been appointed in relation to the corridor in which is situated the land to which the licence relates; or > > > > > > > (c) the holder of the licence has prevented or hindered the attainment of the corridor safety and use objectives; or > > > > > > > (d) the holder of the licence is using the land for any purpose other than the purpose for which the licence was granted. > > > (5)  Section 48B of the [Crown Lands Act 1976](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1976-028) does not apply in relation to a business licence that is granted under that Act in accordance with this section. > > > (6)  Any money paid in respect of a business licence granted or renewed under the [Crown Lands Act 1976](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1976-028) in accordance with this section in relation to a corridor is to be used by the Minister for – > > > > > > (a) the maintenance of the corridor; and > > > > > > > (b) the costs of the administration of the business licence; and > > > > > > > (c) any taxes, rates or other outgoings associated with the corridor. > > > (7)  The Minister may grant or renew a business licence in relation to a corridor in accordance with this section whether or not – > > > > > > (a) there is a corridor manager in relation to the corridor; or > > > > > > > (b) a business permission has been issued in relation to the corridor.