If a special notice is in force for an activity, you will not be able to use a market-based method to allocate resources in the same area, for the same activity, or at the same time. This rule applies when a regional council is making decisions about how to allocate resources. A relevant Gazette notice is a special kind of notice that is published under certain clauses of Schedule 3. You need to understand what a relevant Gazette notice is, so you can follow the rules. A relevant Gazette notice is one that is published under clauses like clause 13(1)(c), 28(3), 31(1)(c), 32(1), or 52 of Schedule 3. The use of a market allocation method is also subject to certain conditions, like those outlined in clause 3(3) of Schedule 3. The rules about market allocation methods are part of a bigger plan to manage resources. You should be aware that these rules are part of a proposed change to the law. The goal is to make sure resources are allocated in a fair and sustainable way.