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Natural Environment Bill

Natural resource permits - Nature of permits, commencement, duration and review - Duration

180: Duration of permit for aquaculture activities

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"How long a coastal permit for aquaculture activities lasts"

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If you get a coastal permit for aquaculture activities, it will say how long it lasts. The permit will last at least 20 years from when it starts, unless you ask for a shorter time. It could also be shorter if that helps the environment or if a framework rule allows it. The permit will last no more than 35 years from when it starts. This rule is affected by another rule about permits lapsing, which is in section 181(b). You should note that the permit's duration is tied to when it commences under section 177.

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Part 4Natural resource permits
Nature of permits, commencement, duration and review: Duration

180Duration of permit for aquaculture activities

  1. A coastal permit authorising aquaculture activities to be undertaken in the coastal marine area must specify the period for which it is granted.

  2. The period specified under subsection (1) must be not less than 20 years after the date of commencement of the permit under section 177 unless—

  3. the applicant has requested a shorter period; or
    1. a shorter period is required to ensure that adverse effects on the environment are adequately managed; or
      1. a framework rule expressly allows a shorter period.

        1. The specified period must be not more than 35 years after the date of commencement of the permit under section 177.

        2. This section applies subject to section 181(b) (lapsing of permits).