sec.44Preliminary public consultation

### sec.44 Preliminary public consultation If the Minister proposes to prepare a water plan, the Minister may decide whether public consultation on the proposal is required. If the Minister decides public consultation is required, the Minister must publish a notice of the proposal stating— the water to which the water plan will apply; and the reason for preparing the plan; and proposed arrangements for consultation. s 44 ins 2014 No. 64 s 68 (sec.44-ssec.1) If the Minister proposes to prepare a water plan, the Minister may decide whether public consultation on the proposal is required. (sec.44-ssec.2) If the Minister decides public consultation is required, the Minister must publish a notice of the proposal stating— the water to which the water plan will apply; and the reason for preparing the plan; and proposed arrangements for consultation. s 44 ins 2014 No. 64 s 68 - (a) the water to which the water plan will apply; and - (b) the reason for preparing the plan; and - (c) proposed arrangements for consultation.