VOLATILE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT 2005 (NO 22 OF 2005) - SECT 50 Preparation and approval of management plan

VOLATILE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT 2005 (NO 22 OF 2005) - SECT 50

    (1)     The applicants for the declaration of a management area must prepare the management plan for that area in consultation with the Minister, Commissioner of Police and Chief Executive Officer.

    (2)     After the applicants have finished preparing the management plan, they must give it to the Minister for written approval.

    (3)     The Minister must not approve the management plan unless satisfied –

    (a)     it appropriately provides for the matters to be specified under section 49(2)(b);

    (b)     it complies with this Division and the Regulations; and

    (c)     if the plan will apply in a management area entirely or partly within a council area – it is supported by the relevant community council.

    (4)     In addition, the Minister must not approve the management plan unless the Minister has held a meeting with residents of the management area in order to –

    (a)     explain to them the effect of the management plan; and

    (b)     ascertain their opinions about the management plan.

    (5)     The Minister must give notice in the Gazette of the approval of a management plan and specify in the notice –

    (a)     the date on which the plan comes into force; and

    (b)     the place at which copies of the plan may be inspected or obtained during normal business hours.