Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995

The Secretary must submit to the Minister – the draft management plan with any amendments made under section 46; and the report prepared under that section.

The Minister must approve a draft management plan if satisfied that – the plan promotes and develops commercial or recreational fishing without detriment to the fish habitat and environment; and the Secretary has taken appropriate action in relation to any representation made in respect of the plan.

If the Minister is not satisfied under subsection (2), the Minister must – advise the relevant fishing body accordingly; and refer the draft management plan to the Secretary; and specify any matter which requires action before the Minister may be satisfied under subsection (2).

The Minister is to make available at the request of any person and on payment of a fee determined by the Minister a copy of a report prepared under section 46.