(1)  The Minister may develop and approve plans after consultation with the relevant fishing body for the protection of the habitat of fish.

(2)  A habitat protection plan consists of rules made under section 104 and –

(a) may relate to a habitat that is critical for spawning, shelter or any other reason; and

(b) is to describe the importance of particular habitat features to which it applies; and

(c) may set out practical methods for the protection of any habitat features; and

(d) may apply generally or to particular areas or particular fish; and

(e) may contain any other matter concerning the protection of the habitat of fish that the Minister considers appropriate.