Consent of Minister required to conduct activities in reserves

Where an activity that could have a detrimental impact on a marine or inland water reserve is planned within that marine or inland water reserve, a person, body, agency, department or ministry having authority over any matter pursuant to any Act or law, shall not, whether provisionally or finally, approve or determine such matter until the written consent of the Minister is received, which consent shall be given or denied only after consultation with and consideration of, any recommendation made by the Council.