Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Fisheries Act 1995 - SECT 34

Duty of public authorities

34. Duty of public authorities



(1) A public authority must have regard to any relevant management plan when
performing its functions and exercising its powers.

(2) If a public authority proposes to take any action that is inconsistent
with a management plan, the public authority must consult the Secretary in
writing at least 28 days before the action is to be taken.

(3) After complying with subsection (2), a public authority may take such
action if there is no reasonable alternative means of performing its functions
or exercising its powers.