8(1)The Minister may, either on application or on his or her own initiative, make an order designating any land in the Province as aquaculture land, whether located within or outside an aquaculture management area.

8(2)An application for a designation of aquaculture land shall be made to the Minister on a form provided by the Minister and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fees and any information the Minister requires.

8(3)Before making an order under subsection (1), the Minister shall publish a notice of intent to designate aquaculture land in the registry.

8(4)An applicant shall reimburse the Minister for any costs and expenses incurred in the designation of aquaculture land under subsection (1).