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Fisheries Act 1996

Aquaculture - Aquaculture decisions in relation to coastal permits

186J: Judicial review of aquaculture decision

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"Challenging aquaculture decisions in court"

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If you want to challenge an aquaculture decision in court under the Judicial Review Procedure Act 2016, you must do it within 30 working days after the decision is notified under section 186H(2)(a). The chief executive will tell the regional council about any court proceedings to challenge an aquaculture decision. They will also tell the council about the result of those proceedings, including any appeals, as per the Judicial Review Procedure Act 2016.

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Part 9AAquaculture
Aquaculture decisions in relation to coastal permits

186JJudicial review of aquaculture decision

  1. Any person wishing to seek, under the Judicial Review Procedure Act 2016, judicial review of an aquaculture decision must do so within 30 working days after the notification of the decision under section 186H(2)(a).

  2. The chief executive must notify the relevant regional council of—

  3. any proceedings brought to seek judicial review of an aquaculture decision; and
    1. the result of those proceedings, including any appeals.

      Notes
      • Section 186J: inserted, on , by section 8 of the Fisheries Amendment Act (No 3) 2004 (2004 No 104).
      • Section 186J(1): amended, on , by section 24 of the Judicial Review Procedure Act 2016 (2016 No 50).
      • Section 186J(1): amended, on , by section 11(1) of the Fisheries Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 68).
      • Section 186J(2): added, on , by section 11(2) of the Fisheries Amendment Act 2011 (2011 No 68).