New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

MARINE PARKS (ZONING PLANS) REGULATION 1999 - REG 2.31

2.31 Transitional

(1) Despite any other provision of this Regulation, the relevant Ministers may, for the purpose of assisting in the transition consequent on the commencement of the provisions of this Part, consent to any person or class of persons carrying out any activity in the marine park.

(3) A permit granted pursuant to a consent given by the relevant Ministers under this clause is to specify the period in which it remains in force. The period is not to exceed 12 months after the commencement of this Part.

(4) For avoidance of doubt, subclause (3) does not apply in respect of a permit granted pursuant to a consent given by the relevant Ministers under another provision of this Regulation.

(5) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against this Regulation if the person charged proves that the act or omission constituting the offence was authorised by, and was done or omitted in accordance with, a permit granted pursuant to a consent given by the relevant Ministers under this clause.