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NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE ACT 1972 - SECT 41A

NATIONAL PARKS AND WILDLIFE ACT 1972 - SECT 41A

41A—Alteration of boundaries of reserves

        (1)         The Governor may, by proclamation made on the recommendation of the Minister, alter the boundaries of a reserve for the purpose of making, or allowing for the making of, minor alterations or additions to a public road that intersects, or is adjacent to, the reserve.

        (2)         At least two months before making a recommendation to the Governor, the Minister must give public notice—

            (a)         stating the place or places at which a plan showing the proposed alterations is available for inspection; and

            (b)         inviting interested persons to make written submissions to the Minister in relation to the proposal.

        (3)         The Minister must give consideration to any submissions made in response to an advertisement under subsection (2).

        (4)         The Minister must not make a recommendation if the Minister is satisfied that the proposed alteration would—

            (a)         significantly prejudice the fulfilment of the management objectives contained in section 37 as they relate to that reserve; or

            (b)         be contrary to the plan of management prepared in accordance with section 38 in relation to that reserve.

        (5)         No parliamentary resolution is required in relation to a proclamation under this section.

        (6)         The Minister must, as soon as practicable after a proclamation has been made under subsection (1), cause a copy of the proclamation to be laid before each House of Parliament.