Commonwealth Numbered Acts

Fishing Legislation Amendment Act 1985 No. 29 of 1985 - SECT 15

15. After section 12M of the Principal Act the following section is inserted:
Powers of Joint Authority to determine plans of management

"12MA. (1) In respect of a Joint Authority fishery, the powers otherwise
exercisable by the Minister under sub-section 7B (1) to make, vary or revoke
determinations are exercisable by the Joint Authority.

"(2) Where a fishery becomes a Joint Authority fishery, plans of management
determined by the Minister under sub-section 7B (1) cease to apply to the
fishery.".