(1)  A person may apply for an approval to –

(a) engage in a specified activity within a marine resources protected area; or

(b) do a specified act within a marine resources protected area.

(2)  An application is to –

(a) be in a form approved by the Minister; and

(b) contain any information the Minister requires; and

(c) be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and

(d) be lodged with the Minister.

(3)  The Minister may –

(a) grant the application for an approval if satisfied to do so is not inconsistent with this Part; or

(b) refuse to grant the application if not so satisfied.