Marine Farming Planning Act 1995

A lessee or an employee or agent of a lessee may apply to the planning authority for an emergency order if – there is likely to be a substantial deterioration in the quality of the water within the lease area; or there is pollution which affects or is likely to affect the water imminently; or pests or diseases affect or are likely to affect the water or fish in the lease area.

An application is to – be in writing or by telephone; and give details of the circumstances which necessitate an emergency order; and be lodged with the planning authority.

The planning authority may issue an emergency order on application or on its own instigation if satisfied that the circumstances warrant it on any conditions it considers appropriate.

An emergency order may provide for any matter – which is appropriate to the circumstances; and for which a marine farming development plan may provide.

A person must not apply for an emergency order unless there are reasonable grounds for believing that the matters referred to in subsection (1) exist or are likely to exist. Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

A person must comply with an emergency order. Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

The planning authority must, as soon as practicable after issuing an emergency order that relates to finfish farming, and in any case within 24 hours, notify the Director, EPA of the issue of the order and provide to him or her a copy of the order.