18—Dedicated land
(1) The Minister may,
by instrument in writing, dedicate unalienated Crown land for a purpose
specified in the instrument.
(1a) The purposes for
which land may be dedicated under this section include (without limitation)
the management of land in accordance with a specified management plan.
(2) The Minister must
not dedicate land subject to a licence unless the Minister is satisfied that
the dedication will not substantially detract from the licensee's use or
occupation of the land.
(3) If dedicated land
is to be placed under the care, control and management of a person or body
other than the Minister, the Minister must consult with that person or body
before effecting the dedication.
(4) The Minister may,
by instrument in writing, alter the purpose for which land has been dedicated
under this section.
(5) The Minister must,
before altering the purpose for which land has been dedicated under this
section, consult with any person who has an interest in, or rights in relation
to, the land.
(6) The Minister must
not grant an interest or rights in relation to dedicated land if the grant of
the interest or rights would have the effect of preventing the land being used
for the purpose for which it is dedicated.