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 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands in Session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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al Act is amended by repealing section 19, and substituting the following new section-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 "19.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 Director, other officers and employees}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  -(1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid984005\charrsid13858786 
)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14893111\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 There shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14893111\charrsid13858786 b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
e appointed by the Council, a Director of the Tu'anga Taporoporo to be the administrative head of the Service and who shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and any regulations prescribed hereunder, exercise such functions and powers as are conferre
d on the Service.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15672007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7151130\charrsid13858786 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
The Director shall be required, notwithstand}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7151130\charrsid13858786 ing any other term or condition }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15672007\charrsid13858786 of employment, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 to enter into a performance agreement with the Council, and shall be paid such remuneration and allowances as may from time to time be determined by the Council.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15672007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7151130\charrsid13858786 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
The Director shall be responsible to the Council for the efficient and proper administration and management of the Service.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15672007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 The Director may with the prior approval of the Council, appoint}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8786030 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15672007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
a Deputy Director;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13266089 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
such other officers and employees of the Service as may from time to time be required,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15672007\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15672007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15672007\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15672007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
on such terms and conditions as the Director with the approval of the Council may determine, to enable the Service to efficiently perform its functions and powers.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15672007 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 The Director}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16678444\charrsid13858786  with the prior approval of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
 Council may employ or engage such}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 consultants as may }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16678444\charrsid13858786 from time to time be necessary to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  assist the Service in the performance of its functions."
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 Appointment of environment officers
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  -Subsection (1) of section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13858786 21 }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 of the principal Act is amended by deleting the word "Minister" and substituting the word "Council".
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
Additional powers of environment officer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7151130\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 Subsection (1) of section 25 of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 he principal Act is amended by adding after paragraph (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3886197\charrsid13858786 
, the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 following new paragraph-
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 (c)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 order any person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  by giving notice in writing, to cease carrying }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 any activity which the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 environment}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  officer has cause to suspect is an offence under this Act, and enter upon any property to deliver any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 
 such notice. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3886197\charrsid13858786 A notice i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 ssued pursuant to this pa}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3886197\charrsid13858786 ra}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 graph shall specify the activity which is to cease and the alleged offence."
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3886197\charrsid13858786 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 Section 25 of the principal Act is further }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 amended by deleting }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 subsection (2), and substituting the following new }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13790460\charrsid13858786 subsection-
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 "(2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 Every person commits an offence against this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535  Act, who fails to comply with a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 n order made under subsectio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3886197\charrsid13858786 n (1) and shall upon conviction-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13266089 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
in the case of failing to comply with an order made under }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535 paragraphs }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 (a) or (b) of subsection (1), a fine not exceeding $500;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13266089 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535 in the case of f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 ailing to comply with an order made under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786  paragraph (c) of subsection (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 a fine not exceeding $1,000."
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3886197\charrsid13858786 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 Protection of wetlands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
 - The principal Act is amended, by inserting after sectio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535 n 50, the following new section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8786030 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 "50A. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
Protection of wetlands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 (1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid984005\charrsid13858786 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8328535  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
No excavation, dredging, clearing, paving, grading, ploughing, dumping, reclamation, removal of trees or other activity of any kind which may alter the natural configuration of the wetlands shall be undertaken on any wetlands, nor shall a
ny building or structur}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5574064 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
 be erected or altered on any wetlands, without written consent of the Council, which consent may be subject to such condition}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5574064 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
 as may be prescribed or, if no such conditions are prescribed, such condition}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5574064 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  as the Council deems nece
ssary for the protection o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5574064 f }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 the environment, provided that where it is clear that damage to the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 environment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  is unlikely to result from such activity, such con}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 sent shall not be unreason}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 ably withheld.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5574064 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5574064 Every}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  person commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 who acts }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5574064 in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  contravention of subsection (1).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5574064 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 The High Court may, in ad}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5574064 dition to any penalty provided f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
or by subsection (2), order the offender to repair or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 restore}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  under the supervision of the Di
rector, any damage done as a consequence of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5574064  any act done in contravention}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 of subsection (1)."
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 8.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 Financial and fiscal responsibilit}
{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 y}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 The principal Act ifs amended by inserting after section 58,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786  the following new section-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3886197\charrsid13858786 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 "58A.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 Financial and fiscal respo}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 nsibility}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5574064  }{
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 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 Management Act 1995-96."
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 Regulations}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  principal Act is amended by adding after paragraph (k), the following new paragraphs-
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d approvals, and for the provision of advisory and other services;
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ucts including glass bottles, plastics and}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 aluminium cans."
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13045439\charrsid13858786 10}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13266089\charrsid13858786  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 Transitional}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3886197\charrsid13858786 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8156551  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3886197\charrsid13858786 Notwithstanding the repeal by this Act of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
 section 19 of the principal Act, the Director and every other }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8156551 officer, employee or consultant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 
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 after the coming into force of this Act continue to be employed or engaged within or by the Service as if appointed pursuant to this Act, upon the same terms and conditions that the Director, officer, other }{
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 engaged under immediately prior to the coming into force of this Act.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3886197 {\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3568083\charrsid13858786 This Act is administered by the Tu'anga Taporoporo.}{
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