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Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2019.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Coastal zone management Marine protected areas Protected area Zoning Cartilaginous fishes National parks
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Plan enters into force on 1 September 2019.
Abstract

This Plan, consisting of 116 sections divided into ten Parts and completed by five Schedules, sets the zoning plan for the Moreton Bay Marine Park. The purpose of this zoning plan is to protect the environment within the Moreton Bay Marine Park. The park is divided into four types of zones: general use zones, habitat zones, conservation zones and marine national park zones. Under Part 2 Requirements for particular applications for permissions are specified. Part 3 regulates the purposes and the operation of the different zones, specifying entry or use in these zone with or without permission. Under Part 4, nine designated areas are reserved for special management. The remaining parts include provisions on additional purposes for entry or use, accreditation, restrictions on activities in the marine park, etc. The plan is completed by five Schedules, such as: Zones; Designated areas; Particular protected species; Restricted and excluded animals for fishing or collecting; and Dictionary.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Parks Act 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2016)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Management/conservation, National parks, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008.

Legislation | Australia | 2009 (2017)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Zoning, Cartilaginous fishes, National parks, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX