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Resource Management Act 1991

Occupation of common marine and coastal area - Duration of coastal permits for marine farms extended

165ZFHE: Consent holder must confirm which coastal permit is operational

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“People with special ocean permits need to tell the government which permit they'll use within two months.”

If you have a coastal permit that allows you to use a common marine and coastal area, and you also have a new permit to replace your current one, you need to take action. Within two months of this rule coming into effect, you must tell the authority that gave you the permits which one you want to use. You can choose to keep using your current permit or switch to the new one. It’s important that you let them know your choice so they understand which permit you’re operating under.

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Part 7A Occupation of common marine and coastal area
Duration of coastal permits for marine farms extended

165ZFHEConsent holder must confirm which coastal permit is operational

  1. This section applies to a consent holder who—

  2. is operating under an extant coastal permit when this subpart comes into force; but
    1. already holds a coastal permit to replace the extant coastal permit referred to in paragraph (a).

      1. Not later than 2 months after this subpart comes into force, a permit holder must confirm with the relevant consent authority whether the holder will operate under—

      2. the extant coastal permit; or
        1. a replacement permit.

          Notes
          • Section 165ZFHE: inserted, on , by section 4 of the Resource Management (Extended Duration of Coastal Permits for Marine Farms) Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 32).