Role of the Minister
19 Role of the Minister
For the purposes of this Act and the Fisheries Act 1995, the role of the Minister is—
S. 19(1)(a) amended by No. 30/2021 s. 76.
to be responsible for key strategies and policy relating to fisheries and recreational boating; and
to administer this Act and the Fisheries Act 1995; and
to exercise the powers, functions and duties of the Minister under this Act and the Fisheries Act 1995.
Nothing in this section limits the roles, powers, functions or duties of the Minister under this Act or any other Act, at common law or under any convention or practice relating to roles, powers, functions or duties of Ministers generally.
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