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Short Title \par 2. Interpretation \par 3. Act to bind the Crown \par 9. Application of Act \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 PART I \par CONSERVATION SERVICE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par 5. Conservation Service \par 6. Functions \par 7. Powers \par 8. Conservation Council \par 9. General discretion \par 10. Tenure of office \par 11. Meetings of the Council \par 12. Minutes of meetings \par 13. Remuneration of Council members \par 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4065643\charrsid16739050 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 . Disclosure of conflicting interests \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 PART II \par DIRECTOR, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par 15. Director, other officers and employees \par 16. Delegation of powers \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 PART III \par CONSERVATION OFFICERS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par 17. Appointment of Conservation Officers \par 18. Power of Conservation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4065643\charrsid16739050 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 fficer to make}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4065643\charrsid16739050 search}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par 19. Arrest by Conservation Officer \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 20. Power of Conservation Officer to seize vehicle, aircraft, vessel and article \par 21. Additional powers of Conservation Officer \par 22. Assaulting or threatening Conservation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4065643\charrsid16739050 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 fficer an offence \par 23. Impersonation of Conservation }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4065643\charrsid16739050 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 fficer an}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4065643\charrsid16739050 offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par 24. High Court may order release of vehicle, aircraft, vessel or article \par 25. Order for forfeiture may be imposed in addition to fine and imprisonment \par 26. Disposal of forfeited vehicle, aircraft, vessel or article \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 PART IV \par NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par 27. National parks \par 28. Reserves \par 29. Revocation of proclamation \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 PART V \par MANAGEMENT PLANS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par 30. Management plans \par 31. Amendment and review of management plan \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 32. 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Penalties \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 PART VII \par POLLUTION OF SEAS AND INLAND WATERS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par 37. Pollution of Cook Islands waters \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 PART VIII \par MARINE CASUALTIES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 38. Powers of Minister in relation to ships \par 39. Right to compensation \par 40. Offences \par 41. Protection of Minister and other persons \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 PART IX \par FINANCIAL PROVISIONS}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par 42. Conservation fund \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 PART X \par CONTROL OF LITTER \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 43. Interpretation \par 44. 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}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 Savings \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 56. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 Jurisdiction of Justice of the peace \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 57. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 Repeals \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 ------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16739050\charrsid16739050 ---------------}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 1986-87,}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 No. 29 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 An}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Act to}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 establish a Conservation Service as}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 a}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 corporation and to make provision for the conservation and protection of the environment and national resources and the establishment of national parks and reserves}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (15 April 1987 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 BE IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 by the Parliament of the Cook }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 Islands in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Session assembled, and by the authority of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 the same, as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 follows: \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 1. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Short Title}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - This}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 Act may be cited as the Conservation Act 1986-87. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 2. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Inter}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 p}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 retat}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 io}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 In this Act, unless the context}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 otherwise requires - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Animal" }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5275223\charrsid16739050 means }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 any member, alive or dead, of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 animal kingdom}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (other than man); and includes - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Fish of any kind, including, but without limiting the generality of the term, shellfish, crustaceans and turtles; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Eggs or parts of eggs; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) The skin, feathers, horns, shell, or any other}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 part of an animal; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Coastal zone" means all those areas comprising}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 coastal waters and the foreshore; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Coastal waters" means all that area having as its inner boundary the mean low water mark, and as its outer boundary, the outer limit of the territorial sea, and includes every lagoon and the bed of such sea or lagoon; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Cook Islands waters" means the wate rs of the territorial sea of the Cook Islands as defined in section 3 of the Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1977 and the internal waters of the Cook Islands as defined in section 4 of that Act and includes }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 the waters of any river, stream}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4065643\charrsid16739050 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 or lake; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Council" means the Conservation Council established under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Conservation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5275223\charrsid16739050 Officer" means a Conservation O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 fficer appointed under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Director" means the Director of Conservation appointed under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Discharge" includes, bu t is not limited to, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, or dumping; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Environment" means the physical features of the surroundings of human beings, including the land, water, atmosphere, climate, sound, odours, tastes, the biological features of animals and plants, and the social features of aesthetics; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Foreshore" means - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) all that area between the mean low water mark and a line connecting those points landward and measured at right angles to a distance of 50 metres from the mean low water mark; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) every stream river and lake together with the bed of any stream r iver and lake and includes that area extending landward and measured at right angles to a distance of 5 metres from the bank of any such stream, river and lake; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "National park" means a national park established under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Mean low water mark" means the line of medium low tide between the spring and neap tides; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 "Minister" means the Minister c}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 harged with the responsibility for conservation; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Plant" includes any plant, tree, shrub, herb, flower, nursery stock, culture, vegetable, or other vegetation; and also includes any fruit, seed, spore, and portion or product of any plant; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Reserve" means a reserve established under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Service" means the Conservation Service established by this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Vessel" means every description of watercraft or oth er artificial contrivance used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Wildlife" means - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) Animals and plants that are indigenous to the Cook Islands or to Cook Islands waters; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Migr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 atory animals that periodically }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 or occasionally visit the Cook Islands or Cook Islands waters; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) Any other animals and plants described by regulations made under this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Act to bind the Crown}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid12848557 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 This}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Act shall}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 bind}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 the Crown. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 4. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Application of Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (1) This Act shall apply to such parts of the Cook Islands and Cook Islands waters as are specified from time to time by the Queen's Representative by Order in Executive Council, and different}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Parts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 be}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 so specified in respect of diffe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 rent parts of the Cook Islands. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Where the provisions of this Act or of any regulations or orders made under this Act are inconsistent with any of the provisions of any other Act, or of any regulations, by-laws, or other laws made under any other Act, the provisions of this Act or of the regulations or orders made under this Act shall prevail. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 PART I \par CONSERVATION SERVICE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Conservation Service}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) There is hereby established a body corporate to be called the Conservation Service, with perpetual succession and a comm on seal, which shall be capable of holding real and personal property and of suing and being sued, and of doing and suffering all such other acts and things as corporations may lawfully do and suffer. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) The Conservation Service shall comprise the Conser vation Council established under section 8, the Director and such other officers and employees as may be appointed pursuant to section 15. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Functions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - The func}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 tions of the service shall be - \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) To administer, manage, and control national parks and reserves; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) To protect, conserve, manage, and control wildlife; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (c) To protect, conserve, manage, and control forest and tree resources, and carry o}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15035029\charrsid16739050 ut afforestation and tree-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 planting measures; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (d) To protect, conserve, manage, and control water catchments and Cook Islands waters; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (e) To protect, conserve, manage, and control soil resources and the coastal zone; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (f) To prevent, control, and correct pollution of air, water, and land resources, a nd to promote litter control; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (g) To provide, and assist in the provision of training in the skills associated with performing any of the foregoing functions; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (h) To carry out investigations and research relevant to the protection and conservation of the environment; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (i) To make recommendations to the Minister in relation to - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (i) The establishment and naming of national parks and reserves; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (ii) The protection and preservation of the environment; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (j) To prepare provide disseminate promote and publicis e educational and promotional material relating to conservation and to publicise the benefits to present and future generations of the conservation of natural and historic resources of the Cook Islands; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 (k) To do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of any of the foregoing functions. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Powers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 - (1) The Service shall have power to do all }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3282507\charrsid16739050 things that are }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 necessary or convenient to be done for or in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3282507\charrsid16739050 connection with }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 the performance of its functions and, in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3282507\charrsid16739050 particular shall }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 have power - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3282507\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3282507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) To enter into contracts; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3282507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3282507\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3282507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) To }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3282507\charrsid16739050 erect buildings and structures }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 and carry out works in the public interest on any national park or reserve; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3282507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3282507\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3282507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) To accept gifts, devi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15117\charrsid16739050 c}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 es, and bequests made to the Service whether on trust or otherwise, and to act as trustee of money or other property vested in the Service upon trust; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3282507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3282507\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3282507 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (d) To do anything incidental to any of its powers. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3282507\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) The Service shall have power to perform any of its functions in co-operation with a Department of State or with any organisation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3282507\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Conservation Council}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (1) There shall be a Conservation Council which shall be responsible for carrying out those functions set out in section 6 and exercising those powers set out in section 7. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) The Council shall consist of 5 members comprising: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) The Director of Conservation, who shall be Chairman of the Council; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Four other persons appointed by the Minister at least one of whom shall be appointed from the private sector being a person who, in the opinion of the Minister possesses suitable knowledge relating to conservation and environmental matters. Such person shall not by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 reason only of his appointment as a Council member be deemed to be employed in the Public Service within the meaning of the Public Service Act 1975. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 9. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 General discretion}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - The Council shall, in the exercise of the functions and powers conferred upon it by this Act, have as its principal objective the protection and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 conservation of the environment}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 Tenure of office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 - (1) Except as otherwise provided by this section, every appointed membe r of the Council shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, but may from time to time be re-appointed. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Any member of the Council may at any time resign }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16017268\charrsid16739050 by }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 giving notice in writing to the Minister. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) The Minister may by notice in writing remove an appointed member from the Council in the case of a member becoming incapacitated by illness, incompetence, or is}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 otherwise }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 unable or unfit to discharge his functions as a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 member.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par (4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ) Where any appointed member of the Council ceases }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16017268\charrsid16739050 to be a }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 member before the expiration of his appointed term of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16017268\charrsid16739050 office }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 the Minister may appoint another member in his stead }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16017268\charrsid16739050 for the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 balance then remaining of his term of office. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 Meeting}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 s of the Council}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Every meeting of the Council shall be presided over by the Chairman. In the absence of the Chairman the members present shall appoint one of their number to be the Chairman of that meeting. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) The first meeting of the Council }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 shall be }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 held on a da te to be appointed by the Chairman, and subsequent meetings shall be held at such times as the Council may from time to time determine being in any event not less than once every two months. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) The Chairman may at }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5335173\charrsid16739050 any time convene }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 a special }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5335173\charrsid16739050 meeting and, on the requisition in writing }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 of any two }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5335173\charrsid16739050 members, shall forthwith convene a spe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 cial meeting. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ) At all meetings of the Council the quorum necessary to transact business shall be three members. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (5 ) Every question before a meeting of the Council shall be determined by a majority of valid votes of the members present and, in the case of equality of votes the Chairman shall have a casting as well as a deliberative vote. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (6) Subject to the provisions of this Act and any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 regulations }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 made hereunder, the Council may regulate its }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 proceedings }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 in such manner as it thinks fit. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 12. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Minutes of meetings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) The council shall cause }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 minutes }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 of all meetings to be kept in a book provided for the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 purpose }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 of all resolutions and proceedings at its meetings. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) The minutes shall be signed by the Chairman at the meeting immediately after the meeting at which they were passed. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) A copy of the minutes of every meeting shall be furnished to every member of the Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 13.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Remuneration of Council members}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - Every Council member may be paid out of the public account such remuneration expenses and allowances as may be determined by the Queen's Representative by Order in Executive Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Disclosure of conflicting interests}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Any member who, otherwise than in his capacity as a member; is directly or indirectly interested in any arrangement or agreement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 entered into or proposed to be entered into by the Council shall, as soon as possible after the relevant facts have come to his knowledge, disclose the nature }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16389955\charrsid16739050 of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 his interest at a meeting of the Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) A disclosure under this section shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting and the member shall thereafter not take part in any deliberations or decisions relating to}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 the arrangement or agreement but shall be counted as present for the purpose of forming a quorum of the Council for any such deliberation or decision. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 PART II \par DIRECTOR, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 15. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Director, other officers, and employees}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12848557\charrsid12848557 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - ( 1) There shall be a Director of Conservation, who shall be appointed by the Minister, and shall be the administrative head of the Service who may subject to the consent of the Council exercise such functions and powers as are conferred on the Service. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Such other officers and employees of the Service as may be required shall be appointed by the Director with the approval of the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16389955\charrsid16739050 M}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 inister. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) The Director and other officers and employees of the Service shall be deemed not to be members of the Cook Islands Public Servic}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 e:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Provided that the provisions of any law for the time being in force relating to the tenure of office of employees of the Cook Islands Public Service, the grounds upon which such employees may be dismissed or suspended, the rights of such employees to appeal against dismissal or suspension, the rights of such employees to apply for other positions in the Cook Islands Public Service, and the rights of such employees to join superannuation schemes administered by the Cook Islands Public Service shall, except as otherwise provided in this Act, apply to the Director and the other officers and employees of the Service as if they were employees of the Cook Islands Public Service. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (4) The Director may, with the prior approval of the Council and Minister, employ such consultants as he considers }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ecessary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 to assist the Service in the performance of its }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 f}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 unct}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ons. \par \par 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Delegation of powers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Subject to any directions in writing by the Council, the Direct or may, by writing signed by him, delegate to any officer of the Service all or any of his powers and functions under this Act (except this power of delegation). \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) A power or function so delegated may be exercised or performed by the delegate in accordance with t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 he instrument of delegation.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) A delegation under this section is revocable at will, and shall not prevent the exercise of a power or the performance of a function by the Director. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 PART III \par CONSERVATION OFFICERS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 17.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Appointment of Conversati on Officers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (1) The Director may, with the approval of the Minister, by instrument in writing, appoint officers or employees of the Service to be Conservation Officers. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) The Director shall, by virtue of his appointment, be deemed to be a Conservation Officer. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) Every constable shall, by virtue of his office, have all the powers of a Conservation Officer under this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (4) The Director shall cause to be issued to each Conservation Officer, other than a constable, an identity card in such form as t he Director thinks fit, containing a photograph of the holder. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (5) Any person who ceases to be a Conservation officer shall forthwith return his identity card to the Director. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Power of Conservation Officer to make search}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15035029\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (1 ) A Conservation Officer may, on producing his identity card issued under section 17, and in the presence of a constable, search a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel if he believes on reasonable grounds that there is in or on th}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 at vehicle, aircraft or vessel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3228291\charrsid16739050 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ( a) Any animal, plant, or article in respect of which an offence against this Act has been committed; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 b) Anything that will afford evidence as to the commission of an offence against this Act, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 and may for that purpose stop or detain a vehicle, aircraft or vessel. \par \par 19.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Arrest by }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 Conservation Officer }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 - (1) Any Conser}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 vation Officer may }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 without warrant, in the presence of a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 constable arrest }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 any person whom he reasonably believes to }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 have committed an }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 offence against this Act or regulations made under }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Before arresting an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 y person under subsection (1), }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 the Conservation officer shall produce and show his identity card to the person being arrested. \par \par (3) Any person arrested under subsection (1) shall be brought before the High Court as soon as practicable after his arrest to be dealt with in accordance with law. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 20.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Power of Conservation Officer to seize vehicle}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3228291\charrsid16739050 ,}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1796769\charrsid16739050 a}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ircraft, vessel, and article}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - A Conservation Officer may, in the presence of a constable, seize any vehicle, aircraft, vessel, or artic le that he reasonably believes to have been used or otherwise involved in the commission of an offence against this Act or regulations made under this Act, and may retain it for a period of 3 months from the date of its seizure, or, if a prosecution for a n offence against this Act is instituted within that period, until the prosecution is terminated and, in the event of an appeal against the decision in that prosecution, until the appeal has been determined. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Additional powers of Conservation Officer}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) A Conservation Officer may in a national park, or reserve, on producing his identity card issued under section 17 - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) Order a person whom he finds committing or whom he suspects of having committed an offence against this Act or any regulations under this Act, to disclose his full name and usual place of residence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Order a person whom he finds committing or whom he, suspects of having committed an offence against this Act or any regulations under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 this Act, to leave forthwith that national park, or reserve; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) Order any person whom he reasonably suspects of having done an act in respect of which the person is required to hold a licence, permit, or other authority under this Act to produce such a licence, permit, or evidence of such an authority. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Every person commits an offence against this Act who fails forthwith to comply with any order under this section, and is liable to a fine not exceeding $500. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 Assaulting}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 or threatenin}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Conservation Officer an offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - Every person who assaults or threatens any Conservation Officer acting in the performance of his duties commits an offence, and is liable to a fine not exceeding $500 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months or to both. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Impersonation of Conservation officer an offence}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - Every person commits an offence who by words or conduct falsely represents that he is or impersonates a Conservation officer, and is liable to a fine not exceeding $500 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 3 months or to both. \par \par 24. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 High Court may order release of}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 vehicle, aircraft, vessel, or article}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - The High}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 on application by the person from whom it was seized, or the owner, order any vehicle, aircraft, vessel, or article seized under section 20 to be released to its owner or to the person from whom it was seized, either unconditionally or upon such conditions as the Court, in its absolute discretion, considers necessary. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 25.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Order for}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 forfeiture may be imposed in }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 addition to }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 fine and imprisonment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - Upon the conviction of any person of any offence against this Act, the Court may, in addition to imposing any penalty by way of fine or imprisonment or both, order the forfeiture to the Cook Islands Government of any vehicle, aircraft, vesse l, or article used or otherwise involved in the commission of the offence. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 26. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Disposal of forfeited vehicle, aircraft, vessel, or article}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - Any vehicle, aircraft, vessel, or article forfeited under section 25 may subject to the directions of the High Cou rt be sold or otherwise disposed of as the Director thinks fit. The proceeds of anything sold pursuant to this section shall be paid into the Public Account. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10244173 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 PART IV \par NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 National parks}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) The Queen's Representative may,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 fro m time to time, on the advice of the Minister, proclaim, by notice published in the Cook Islands Gazette, that any land, lagoon, reef, or island, or any Cook Islands waters, or portion of the sea-bed of those waters shall be required for a nat}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10244173\charrsid16739050 ional park subject to this Act. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) The Queen's Representative may from time to time, on the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8467658\charrsid16739050 advice }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 of the Minister,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8467658\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 by further proclamation add any land, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7492784\charrsid16739050 lagoon, reef, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 or island, or any Cook Islands waters or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7492784\charrsid16739050 portion }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 the sea-bed of those waters to } {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 any national park proclaimed under subsection (1). \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8467658\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Reserves}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - The Queen's Representative may from time to time, on the advice of the Minister, proclaim, by notice published in the Cook Islands Gazette, that any land, lagoon, reef, or island, or any Cook Islands water s or portion of the sea-bed of those waters shall be a reserve subject to this Act, and may specify the purposes for which such reserve is so proclaimed. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8467658\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 29. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Revocation of proclamation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - A proclamation made under this Part shall not be revoked except by Act of Parliament. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8467658\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8467658 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 PART V \par MANAGEMENT PLANS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8467658\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 30. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Management plans}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) The Director shall from }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 time }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 to time prepare one or more draft management plans for }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 protection, conservation, management, and control of - \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 (a) National parks; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Reserves; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) Cook Islands waters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 and water resources;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (d) Coastal zones; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 (e) Indigenous forests}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (f) Soil erosion; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (g) Pollution}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14708912\charrsid16739050 ;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (h) Any other matter relating to the environment which in the opinion of the Council will benefit from a management plan. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) When the Director has prepared a draft management plan and such plan has been approved by the Council, the Director shall, by public notice - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) State that a management plan has been prepared and the areas affected by the plan; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Specify the place or places where such a plan is displayed and may be inspected by interested persons; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) Invite interested persons to make representations in connection with the draft management plan by a specified date, being not less than 1 month after}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 the publication of the notice; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (d) Specify an address to which such representations may be forwarded. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) The Council shall give due consideration to any representations so made, and may alter, amend, or vary the proposed management plan. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (4) In the preparation of the management plan regard shall be had to the following objects: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) In the case of a national park, the protection, conservation, and management of wildlife and natural features, and the encouragement and regulation of the appropriate use, appreciation, and enjoyment of the park by the public; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) In the case of a reserve, the protection and regulation of the use of the reserve for the purpose for which it was declared; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) The protection of special features, including objects and sites of biological, archaeological, geological, and geographical interest of those areas within the plan; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (d) The protection of the water catchment values of those areas within the plan; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15295812\charrsid16739050 e) The protection, conservation,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 control and management of soil resources, erosion, related works, and coastal zones of those areas within the plan. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (5) The Council shall submit to the Minister the draft management plan, together with such comments and representations as have been made. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (6) The Minister may - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) Accept or decline to accept the draft management plan as so submitted; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Refer it to the Council, together with his suggestions for further consideration and for any necessary amendment to the draft management plan. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par (7) Where the Minister has refe rred the draft management plan to the Council under subsection (6) (b), the Council shall consider the Minister's suggestions, and may alter, amend, or vary the draft plan before re-submitting the draft plan to the Minister for his approval. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (8) As soon as practicable after a management plan has been accepted by him, the Minister shall cause it to be laid before Cabinet for adoption. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (9) Cabinet may approve and adopt any management plan or refer the plan to the Council for reconsideration and revision. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par (10}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ) An approved management plan shall come into force by Order in Executive Council, and the Service shall then manage those areas within the management plan in accordance with that plan. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 31. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Amendment and review of management plan}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Every approved management plan may be amended in the manner provided in section 30. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Every approved management plan shall be reviewed upon the expiration of 5 years after}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 coming into force. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 32. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Contravention of mana}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 g}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ement plan}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - Every}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 person commits an offence, and is liable to a fine not exceeding $500, who does any act in contravention of any provision of a management plan that is in force. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 PART VI \par COASTAL ZONES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 33. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Protection of foreshore}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - No person shall, except with the prior consent in writing of the Council - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) Remove any silt, sand, gravel, cobble, boulders or coral from the foreshore, provided that such consent shall not be granted unless the Council is of the opinion that such removal will result in the restoration or pre servation of the natural configuration and features of the foresho}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3620372\charrsid16739050 re or the natural flow of water;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Carry out any excavation, dredging, clearing, paving, grading, ploughing or other activity within}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 foreshore}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 which may result in the alteration of the natural configuration of the foreshore; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) Place any fill or material of any type within the foreshore; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (d) Carry out the construction or erection of any structure within the foreshore. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 34. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Protection of coastal waters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - No person shall, except with the prior written consent of the Council - \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) Remove any silt sand gravel cobble boulders or coral from the coastal waters; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Carry out any excavation, dredging, clearing, paving, grading, ploughing or other activity within the coastal waters; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) place any fill or material of any type within the coastal waters, or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (d) carry out the construction or erection of any structure in, on, across or under the coastal waters. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 35. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Director may require or take remedial action}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - where the Director is of the opinion that any person has acted in contravention of sections 33 or 39 or not in accordance with the written consent of the Council, the Director may - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) require that person to desist from so acting and take such remedia l action as the Director may determine; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) where that person refuses to take such remedial action as' may be determined by the Director, take such remedial action as may be necessary in the circumstances. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 36. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Penalties}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Every person commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 who acts in contravention of any of the provisions of this Part. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) The High Court may, in addition to any penalty provided for by this Part, order the offender to repair or restore under the supervision of the director any damage done by him as a consequence of his having acted in contravention of this Part, and, if the Conservation Service shall have undertaken work pursuant to section 35(b), the Court may in its discretion, order t he offender to pay to the Conservation Fund all or part of the expenses incurred by the Service in so doing and the amount so awarded shall be deemed to be a judgement debt due to the Service from the offender and may be enforced in any manner in which a judgement or order of the Court for the payment of a civil debt may be enforced. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 PART VII \par POLLUTION OF SEAS AND INLAND WATERS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 37. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Pollution of Cook Islands waters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Every person commits an offence against this Act who - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) Throws, discharges, or dep osits, or causes, suffers, or procures to be thrown, discharged, or deposited into any Cook islands waters, either from or out of any ship, barge, or other floating craft of any kind, or from the shore or any wharf, manufacturing establishment, or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 mill of any kind, any refuse matter of any kind or description whatever; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Deposits, or causes, suffers, or procures to be deposited material of any kind in any place where the same shall be liable to be washed into such waters whereby navigation shall or may be impeded or obstructed or the level of }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 pollution of such waters increa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 sed. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Provided that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 the Director may upon application in writing being made and upon being satisfied that no harm, damage, or injury will be caused to navigation and the environment, and with the consent of the harbourmaster in the case of waters forming part of a harbour for which there is a harbourmaster, permit the deposit of any material in any Cook Islands waters upon such terms and conditions as he considers necessary to impose . \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Except in case of emergency imperilling life or property, or unavoidable accident, collision, or stranding, and except as otherwise permitted by -regulations made under this Act, no person shall discharge or suffer or permit to be discharged any oil, noxious liquid substances, or other harmful substances, by any method, means, or manner, into or upon any Cook Islands waters. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) Every person who commits an offence against this section - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) Is liable to a fine not excee}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14490965\charrsid16739050 ding $5,00}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 0 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year or to both; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Is also liable to pay such amount as the High Court may assess in respect of the expenses and costs that have been incurred or will be incurred in removing or cleaning up or disper sing any oil or noxious liquid substance, or other harmful substance to which the offence relates from any Cook Islands waters or from any land or harbour works in the Cook Islands. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (4) Where the offence is committed through the discharge of oil or noxiou s liquid substances or other harmful substances from a vessel, the clearance of any such vessel by the Collector of Customs shall be withheld until - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) All proceedings before the High Court have been finally dealt with; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Any amount payable pursu ant to subsection (3) is paid, and the amount shall constitute a lien on such vessel, which may be recovered in proceedings by action in the High Court. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 PART VIII \par }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 MARI}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 N}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 E}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 _ }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 C}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ASUALTIES \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 38.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Powers of Minister in relation to ships}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (1) Without prejudice to a ny rights or powers of the Crown exercisable, whether under international law or otherwise, apart from the powers conferred by this section, the powers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 conferred by this section shall only be exercised }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 and the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 measures authorised by this section shall only }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1462584\charrsid16739050 be taken }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 where, as the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1462584\charrsid16739050 result of a shipping casualty,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 In the Cook Islands waters, or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Outside those waters, - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4545999 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 where it appears to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 the Minister necessary to prevent or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1462584\charrsid16739050 reduce or eliminate }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 pollution from oil or from any noxious or }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1462584\charrsid16739050 harmful substance }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 in, or the risk of any such pollution to, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1462584\charrsid16739050 Cook Islands waters }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 or to the coast of the Cook Islands or to related interests. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Where it appears to the Minister that, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1462584\charrsid16739050 as a }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 result of a shipping casualty a ship constitutes or is likely to constitute a serious risk of pollution in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 or to Cook Islands waters, or to the coast of the Cook Islands or to related interests, then, for the purposes mentioned in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 subsection (1), he may - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1462584 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1462584\charrsid16739050 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Issue instructions }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2897746\charrsid16739050 to the master or to the owner of the ship, or to any person in charge of any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 salvage operation}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2897746\charrsid16739050 or his servant or agent, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 requiring any specified}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2897746\charrsid16739050 action be taken or that no action be taken or that no specified action }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 be taken with respect to the ship or }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2897746\charrsid16739050 its cargo }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 both; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2897746 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2897746\charrsid16739050 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Take any measures }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2897746\charrsid16739050 whatsoever with respect to the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ship or the cargo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2897746\charrsid16739050 or both, whether or not he has }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 issued instructions under}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid2897746\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 paragraph (a). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 (3) W}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ithout limiting the generality of the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 powers }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 conferred by this section, the measures the Mi nister may direct to be taken or may himself take under subsection (2) (b) for the purposes mentioned in subsection (1) may include with respect to the ship or its cargo or both, operations relating to - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 The removal to another place }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 of the ship or its }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 cargo or both; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 The salvage of th}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 e ship or its cargo or both; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 The sinking or destruction of the ship or the destruction of its cargo or both; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 The taking over of control of the ship. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (4) In order to carry out any of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 measures }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 referred to in subsection (2)(b) the minister may, after consulting the owner of the ship to whose master the instructions are to be given, - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid73935 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid73935\charrsid16739050 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Instruct the master of any Cook Islands ship }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 any other ship within Cook Islands waters, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 render assistance to any ship that is or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 likely}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid73935\charrsid16739050 to be a shipping casualty; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid73935 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid73935\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid73935 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid73935\charrsid16739050 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4545999\charrsid16739050 to i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 nstruct the master of any Cook Islands ship take on board any equipment, to sail to any place,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 to render assistance to any ships engaged in assisting a shipping casualty or engaged in any operations for the clearing up, removal, or dispersal of any oil or noxious or harmful substance, and to obey the instructions of any person for the time being authorised by the Minister to}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 exercise}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 control}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 over}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 r responsibility for a shipping cas ualty. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par (5) The master or owner of the ship shall be notified of any measures the minister proposes to take under subsection (2)(b): \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Provided that the Minister may dispense with such notice where in his opinion the urgency of the situation is such that the measures must be taken immediately. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (6) The powers of the Minister under this section to issue instructions under subsection (2)(a) or to take measures under subsection (2)(b) shall be exercisable by any person duly authorised by him. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (7) Any instructi ons issued under this section by the Minister or by any person so authorised shall be served on the persons specified in subsection (2)(a) or, as the case may require, subsection (5). \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (8) In this section - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Related interests" includes interests directly affected or threatened, including (but without limiting the generality of this definition) maritime, coastal, port, or estuarine activities (including fisheries activities constituting an essential means of livelihood of the persons concerned), tourist at tractions, public health and welfare, and the conservation of living marine resources and of wildlife; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Ship" means every description of vessel (including any boat, barge, craft, or other contrivance) used in or on or under Cook Island waters, without rega rd to the method of or the lack of propulsion; and "Cook Islands ship" means a ship licensed under the laws for the time being in force in the Cook Islands relating to the licensing of ships; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Shipping casualty" means a collision of ships, the loss, stran ding or abandonment of any ship, or other incident occurring outside any ship or on board any ship or to any ship resulting in material damage or the risk of material damage to any ship or cargo or both. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 39. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Right to compensation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Where any action duly taken by any person pursuant to instructions issued under subsection (2) (a) or subsection (9) of section 38, or any measures taken by the Minister under subsection (2) (b) of section 38, - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) were not reasonably necessary to eliminate or prevent or r educe pollution or the risk of pollution; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Were such that the good the action or measures taken, did, or were likely to do, was disproportionately less than the expense incurred or the loss or damage suffered as a result of that action or those measures, - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 a person who has incurred expense or loss or damage as a result of taking that action or of those measures or as a result of his taking those measures himself may recover compensation from the Crown. \par \par (2) Where a claim is brought against the crown for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 compensation under subsection }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (1), the High Court, in determining whether subsection (1) (b) applies, shall take into account, \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 (a) The extent a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 nd}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 probability of imminent damage if the measures had not been taken; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) The likelihood of the measures taken being effective; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) The extent of the damage which has been caused by the measures taken. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 40. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Every person commits an offence who - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) Fails to comply with the instructions issued by the Minister under section 38 or by any person authorised by him; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Wilfully obstructs a person acting in compliance with any instructions issued by the Minister under that section. or by any person authorised by him; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) Wilfully obstructs the Minister or any per son acting on behalf of the Minister in carrying out any of such powers conferred on the Minister by that section. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Every person who commits an offence against this section is liable to a fine not exceeding $5,000 for each day or part of each day on which the offence has continued. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) In any proceedings for an offence against this section, it shall be a defence to prove that the failure to comply with any instructions issued under section 38, or, as the case may be, that the wilful obstruction of any person acting in compliance with any such instructions duly issued or of any person acting on behalf of the Minister, resulted from the need to save life at sea. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (4) In any proceedings for an offence against this section, it shall also be a defence to prove that the person charged used all due diligence to comply with the instructions. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 41. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Protection of Minister and other persons}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - Where,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) The Minister or any person duly authorised by him has taken any measures under subsection (2) (b) of section 38; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Any person has taken any action or refrained from taking any action pursuant to instructions issued under subsection (2) (a) or subsection (4) of section 38 - \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 then, subject to section 39, the Minister or that person, as the case may be, shall not be under any civil liability in respect thereof. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 PART IX \par FI}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 NA}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 NCIAL PROVISIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 42. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Conservation Fund}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1)}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 There shall be a Conservation Fund, which shall consist of - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 All money from time to time appropriated by the Parliament of the Cook Islands; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 All money from time to time received by way of grants, donations, and subsidies, for purposes authorised under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 All other money received by the Service in any manner and from any source as part of its general revenue. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 The Conservation Fund shall be administered by the Department of Treasury. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) The money }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 of the Conservation Fund shall be }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 applied only - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 In the payment or discharge of the costs, expenses, and other obligations incurred by the Service in the performance of its functions; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 In payment of any remuneration and allowances and of compensation payable under this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13436134 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 PART X \par CONTROL OF LITTER \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 43. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Interpretation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - In this Part,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 unless the context }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 otherwise requires - \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Depositing",}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 in relation to litter, includes- \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Casting, placing, throwing, or dropping litter; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Allowing litter to be cast, thrown, dropped or, without reasonable excuse, to escape, from any motor vehicle, trailer, receptacle or place; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Litter" includes any refuse, rubbish, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid73935\charrsid16739050 animal }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 remains, glass, metal, garbage, debris, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid73935\charrsid16739050 dirt, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 filth, rubble, ballast, stones, earth, or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid73935\charrsid16739050 waste }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 matter, or any other thing of a like nature; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Occupier", in relation to any land or premises, means any lessee, licensee, or other occupant of the land, and includes the owner or the agent of the owner where there is no apparent occupier; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Private land" means }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 every place other than a public }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 place; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 "Public place" means any place used by the public or to which the public have or are permitted to have access whethe r with or without payment and includes every road, street, footpath, access way, service lane, court, mall, thoroughfare, park, garden, reserve, place of recreation, foreshore, Cook Islands waters, wharf, pier, airport, but does not include an area design ated by the Minister}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 pursuant }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 to section 44; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 44. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Designation of litter and rubbish areas}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 The Minister may by notice in the Gazette - \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) Designate any Crown land as an area for the depositing of, litter and rubbish; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) subject to the terms on which such land is held by the Crown, designate any other land occupied by the Crown by lease licence or otherwise as an area for the depositing of litter and rubbish. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 45. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Powers and duties of Conservation Officers}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (1) Every Conservation Officer is authorised to enforce the provisions of this Part and may, without further authority than this section, summarily interfere to prevent the deposit or attempted deposit of litter in any public place or onto private land if he has go od reason to believe the deposit or attempted deposit has been or is being made without the consent of the occupier of that land. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7954912\charrsid16739050 (2) Where a Conservation O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 fficer finds a person depositing litter (whether inadvertently or otherwise) in a public place or on to private land without the consent of the occupier of that private land, or has good cause to believe that a person has deposited litter (whether inadvertently or otherwise) in or onto any such place or land, he may - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) require that person to remove th e litter from that place or land and dispose of it in such manner as will not contravene the provisions of this Act; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) require that person to pay to him within 7 days a fine of $10.00; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) Every -person who is required by a Conservation Officer to pay a fine pursuant to subsection 2(b) - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) may elect to pay the sum of $10 in which case the Conservation Officer shall upon payment acknowledge in writing the receipt of such sum and that person shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12990700\charrsid16739050 not }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 be liable to pro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 secution pursuant to section 48}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12990700\charrsid16739050 (b) may elect not to pay}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 the sum of $10 in which case that person shall be liable to prosecution pursuant to section 48; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16279371\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) who defaults in payment of the sum of $10 shall upon such default, be liable to prosecution under section 48. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 W}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 here a Conservati}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6769964\charrsid16739050 O}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 fficer has reasonable cause to believe that litter has been deposited (whether inadvertently or otherwise) in a public place or onto private land without the consent of the occupier of that }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8129976\charrsid16739050 private land, the Conservation O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 fficer may require the person responsible for so depos}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ting that litter to provide his name and place of residence. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (5) A Conservation Officer may, if permitted or requested to do so, by the occupier of any private land, enter that land if so required}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 for the discharge of his duty. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (6) Every person commits an offence who - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) refuses to remove and dispose of litter when requested by a Conservation Officer pursuant to subsection.(2) (a); or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) refuse to supply his name and place of residence upon request, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $500. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 46. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Receptacles to be provided in public places}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Every person and Department of State shall at all times provide and maintain in every public}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 place under his or its control }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 or management where litter is likely to be deposited, such number of litter receptacles, of suitable construction and design for the temporary deposit of litter as may reasonably be necessary to keep the place free from litter. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Where litter generated on or attributable to any particular land or premises is likely to be carried or to otherwise escape from that land or those premises onto a public place a Conservation Officer may require the occupier of the land or premises to take all reasonable steps to prevent such litter being carried or escaping onto the public place. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) Where a person or Department of State fails to provide suitable litter receptacles in accordance with subsection (1) or an occupier fails to comply with any proper request of a Conse rvation Officer to take reasonable steps to prevent litter being carried or escaping under subsection (2), a Conservation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1194662\charrsid16739050 O}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 fficer may provide and install those receptacles or take those steps and recover the cost of so doing from the person or Department o f State or occupier as the case may be as a debt due to the Service. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (4) Every person and Department of State shall also make appropriate provision for the emptying of the contents of litter receptacles situated within public places under his or its contr ol or management and for the removal and disposal of those contents. The work shall be executed promptly, efficiently, and at regular intervals. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 47. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Conservation officer may require occupier of land to clear litter}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14095899\charrsid16739050 - (1) Any Conservation O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 fficer may serve}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 on the occupier of any land a notice in writing requiring the occupier, to the satisfaction of the Conservation Officer: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) To clear awa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 y, or remove, from the land; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) To clean up; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) To screen, cover, or otherwise obscure from view, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 such litter as may be specified in the notice within such time as may be so specified. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) If, upon the representations of an occupier served with a notice under subsection (1) a Conservation Officer is satisfied that steps have been taken to comply with the requirements of the notice but the occupier has been prevented by reasonable cause from completing the necessary work within the time specified, the Conservation Officer may extend the time specified for such further period as he thinks fit. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) Every person receiving a notice under subsection (1) may object to the requirements of the notice within 7 days after its receipt on the grounds that those requirements are unreasonable. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (4) Every object}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14700842\charrsid16739050 ion shall be made in writing to}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 the Council, which shall appoint a time and place for hearing the objection, and shall give reasonable notice of that time and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 place to the objector who shall be entitled to be present and, if present at that time and place, to be heard. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (5) The Council may, after hearing an obje ction, confirm cancel, or vary the requirements of the notice, and shall, within 7 days after the hearing, give to the objector written notice of its decision. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 48. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Deposit of litter in public place}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 or on private land}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Subject to subsection (2), every person commits an offence and is liable, in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $500 or, in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $2,000, who, without reasonable excuse- \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) Deposits any litter in or on any public place or, in the case of any private land, in or on that private land without the consent of its occupier; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Having deposited any litter (whether inadvertently or otherwise) in or on any public place, or in or on any private land without the consent of its occupier, leaves the litter there. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Where any person commits an offence, against subsection (1) and the litter deposited is of such a nature as is likely to endanger any person or to cause physical injury disease or infection t o any person coming into contact with it (being in particular any bottle whether broken or not, glass, article containing glass, sharp or jagged material, or any substance of a toxic or poisonous nature) that person is liable - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) In the case of an indiv idual, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 month, or to a fine not exceeding $750, or to both; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16279371 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) In the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $5,000. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 49. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Wilful breaking of bottles or glass}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - Every person commits an offence, and is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 month or to a fine not exceeding $750, or to both, who wilfully breaks any bottle, or any glass, or any article made of glass, in or on any public place without l awful authority or without the express consent of the person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 or Department of State having the control or management of the public place, or in or on any private land without lawful authority or without the express consent of the occupier of the private land. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 50. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Liability of officers of body corporate}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - If a body corporate commits an offence against this Part, every director, manager, secretary, or other similar officer of the body corporate, and every person purporting to act in any such capacity, shall a lso be guilty of that offence if the act or omission constituting the offence occurred with his knowledge and consent. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 51. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Offender may be ordered to clear area}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Without limiting the powers conferred on Conversation Officers by this Act, where any person is convicted of an offence against this Part}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 the Court may, instead of or in addition to imposing a penalty, order the offender, under the supervision}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 and to the satisfaction of a person nominated by the Court, to clear up and remove the deposited li tter within such period and to such place as may be specified in the order; and on the making of any such order the Court may further order that, if the offender fails to comply with the order, he is liable, in additi}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 on to any penalty imposed, to a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 fine not exceeding $500. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Where the order is complied with to the satisfaction of the person nominated by the Court that person shall give or send to the offender and to the Court, a statement in writing to that effect. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) Where an offender fails to comply with any such order, the High Court on the application of the person nominated by the Court to supervise the clearing and removal of the litter, may issue a summons requiring the offender to show cause why the order should not be enforced. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (4) On the hearing of the summons to show cause, the Court may make such order as it thinks fit. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 52. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Cost of removing litter}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - Where a Court convicts a person of an offence against this Part, it may, if it thinks fit, in addition to imposing a penalty, order the offende r to pay by way of compensation to the person or Department of State having the control or management of the public place or, as the case may be, the occupier of the private land where the offence was committed such sum as it considers reasonable to cover the cost of the removal of the litter; and the amount so awarded shall be deemed to be a judgment debt due to the person, or Department of State, or occupier from the offender and may be enforced}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6750562\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 in any manner in which a judgment or order of the Court for the payment of a civil debt may be enforced. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 PART XI \par MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 53. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Contracts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Any contract which, if made between private persons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 must be by deed shall, if made by the Corporation be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 in writing under the common seal of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Corporation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Any contract which, if ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9111932\charrsid16739050 de between private persons must}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 be in writing signed by the parties to be charged therewith shall, if made by the Corporation be under the common seal of the Corporation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (3) Any contract which, if made between private persons, may be made orally may be similarly made by or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 on }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 behalf of the Corporation by any person acting under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13436134\charrsid16739050 its authority, express or implied.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par \par 54. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) The Queen's Representative may from time to time, by order in Executive Council, make such regulations as are contemplated}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 by any provision of this Act or are necessary for giving full effect to the provisions of this Act and for the due administration thereof. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), regulations may be made - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) Providing for the functions and powers to be conferred and the duties to be imposed upon}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid551117\charrsid16739050 Conservation O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 fficers; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) Providing for the protection and conservation of wildlife; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (c) Regulating or prohibiting trade and commerce in connection with wildlife; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (d) Regulating or prohibiting the pollution of air, water, or land, and the depositing or dumping of litter, rubbish, or any substance of a dangerous}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12848557 , noxious, or offensive nature;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (e) Providing for the protection and preservation of national parks, reserves, and things in national parks and reserves; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 (f) Regulating or proh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 ibiting public use of and entry to national parks, or reserves, or to parts of any national park or reserve; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (g) Providing for the prevention and control of soil erosion and siltation, and of the taking of gravel, sand, soil, rock, coral, or like material; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (h) Providing for the prevention and control of the clearing, cutting, lopping, felling, burning, or removal of trees and other plants; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (i) Regulating or prohibiting the collection of specimens in national parks or reserves; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (j) Prescribing offences against the regulations, and prescribing fines f}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 or such offences not exceeding $}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 5,000 and, in the case of c ontinuing offences, a fine not exceeding $100 for every day on which the offence has continued; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (k) Providing for any matter incidental to or connected with any of the foregoing. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 55. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Savings}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - (1) Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Act, nothing in this Act shall affect - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (a) The right of any person to fish in any Cook Islands waters or to use such waters for recreational purposes except as may be otherwise provided from time to time by any other enactment or treaty; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (b) The existing use or occupation of any land or Cook Islands waters (being a use or occupation in being at the date of commencement of this Act). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 (2) Notwithstanding the repeal of the Conservation Act 1975, any document or declaration made or any thing whatsoever done pursuant to that Act shall, so far as it is subsisting or in force at the date of commencement of this Act continue and have effect as if it had been made or done under this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 56. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Jurisdiction of Justice of the Peace}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11237808\charrsid16739050 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 21 (1) of the Judicature Act 1980-81, a Justice of the Peace shall have jurisdiction in respect of any offence set out in Part X. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 57. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 R}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 ep}{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 eals}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 - The Conservation Act 1975 is hereby repealed. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid12848557 ------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11237808 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7367002\charrsid16739050 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7367002 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7098216\charrsid16739050 This Act is administered by the Conservation Service. \par }}