(1)  Subject to subsection (2) , the Minister is the managing authority for any marine resources protected area.

(2)  The Minister, by order published in the Gazette and with the consent of a body or association, may declare that body or association to be the managing authority for a specified marine resources protected area or a specified part of a marine resources protected area.

(3)  The Minister, by order referred to in subsection (2) , may provide for –

(a) the defraying of any expenses incurred in relation to the marine resources protected area; and

(b) the application of any money received in relation to the marine resources protected area.

(4)  The provisions of an order under this section prevail over any provision of this or any other Act.

(5)  The Minister, by order published in the Gazette , may –

(a) revoke an order made under this section in respect of a marine resources protected area; and

(b) declare that on a specified date, the Minister is the managing authority of that marine resources protected area.