Acts and Regulations

2019, c.40 - Aquaculture Act

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Aquaculture management areas
7(1)The Minister may make an order designating any area in the Province as an aquaculture management area, whether located in a body of water or inland.
7(2)An order under subsection (1) may
(a) specify criteria for the designation of an aquaculture management area, the designation of aquaculture land and the designation and allocation of sites,
(b) authorize, exclude or restrict aquaculture in an aquaculture management area,
(c) establish standards, procedures or guidelines specific to culture methods, hazards or containment of aquatic organisms,
(d) impose terms and conditions relating to an aquaculture management area on a lease, permit, licence or a class of licences, and
(e) specify any other matter prescribed by regulation.
7(3)Before making an order under subsection (1), the Minister shall publish a notice of intent to designate an aquaculture management area in the registry.
Aquaculture management areas
7(1)The Minister may make an order designating any area in the Province as an aquaculture management area, whether located in a body of water or inland.
7(2)An order under subsection (1) may
(a) specify criteria for the designation of an aquaculture management area, the designation of aquaculture land and the designation and allocation of sites,
(b) authorize, exclude or restrict aquaculture in an aquaculture management area,
(c) establish standards, procedures or guidelines specific to culture methods, hazards or containment of aquatic organisms,
(d) impose terms and conditions relating to an aquaculture management area on a lease, permit, licence or a class of licences, and
(e) specify any other matter prescribed by regulation.
7(3)Before making an order under subsection (1), the Minister shall publish a notice of intent to designate an aquaculture management area in the registry.