Marine Farming Planning Act 1995

A lessee must not sub-lease a lease without the Minister's written approval. Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

An application is to – be in an approved form; and contain any details the Minister requires; and be accompanied by the prescribed fee; and be lodged with the Minister.

The Minister may require the applicant to supply any further information the Minister determines.

The Minister may – grant the application; or refuse to grant the application.

The Minister, by notice in writing, must notify the applicant of the grant or refusal.

Any offence committed in respect of a sub-lease or by the person holding the sub-lease is taken to be an offence committed by the lessee and any proceedings for that offence are to be instituted against the lessee.

A sub-lease is subject to any condition or restriction the Minister determines.