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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 2019 (NO 31 OF 2019) - SECT 38

Declaration of prohibited actions

    (1)     The Minister may, by Gazette notice, declare an action or class of actions to be a prohibited action or prohibited actions if the Minister is satisfied that:

    (a)     the environment or an aspect of the environment should be protected; and

    (b)     the declaration is necessary to further the objects of this Act.

    (2)     The notice must include the following information:

    (a)     a description of the declared prohibited action or class of actions;

    (b)     the day on which the declaration takes effect;

    (c)     the reason for the declaration.

    (3)     A declaration must be prepared in accordance with the regulations.

    (4)     The Minister must publish a statement of the reasons for making the declaration as soon as practicable after the declaration is made.

    (5)     The Minister must table a copy of the declaration in the Legislative Assembly within 6 sitting days after the declaration is made.



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