Section 180 Consultation for marine zone

(1) Before a proposing entity gives the general manager a proposal under section 179 in relation to a proposed area, the proposing entity must—

(a) consult about the proposal with—

(i) each harbour master who is to perform functions and exercise powers in the proposed area; and

(ii) each person carrying on an established business in the proposed area; and

(iii) if the proposing entity is a government entity—the local government for the proposed area; and

(b) publish, at least once in a newspaper circulating generally in the proposed area, a notice stating—

(i) a description of the proposed area, including details of the boundaries of the area and a map or chart showing its locality; and

(ii) the requirements to be placed on the operation of a ship in the proposed area; and

(iii) why the proposed area should be a marine zone; and

(iv) that any person may make written submissions about the proposal; and

(v) the period during which submissions may be made; and

(vi) the requirements for properly making a submission; and

(vii) a contact telephone number for information about the proposal or making a submission.

(2) The period mentioned in subsection (1)(b)(v) must be at least 28 days after the notice is first published under subsection (1)(b).

(3) In this section—

proposed area see section 179(1).

proposing entity see section 179(1).