Structure of the bill
General:
Definitions of terms, how the Bill binds the Crown, areas the Bill applies to and its effect on navigation, and the Bill's relationships to other Acts.
Purpose, Use:
The purpose, principles, a Treaty clause, what activities are allowed and not allowed in marine reserves, and how activities are managed.
Management:
How marine reserves are managed, how the public can be involved through advisory or management bodies, and management plans.
Establishment
The application process, how the Minister decides on an application, and processes for altering or reviewing reserves.
Enforcement
Enforcement officers, powers, offences and penalties.
Miscellaneous
Regulations, repeals, amendments and transitions.
Schedules
Schedule 1: provisions relating to management boards and reserve committees; Schedule 2 repeals the existing Marine Reserves Act and its regulations; Schedule 3 makes consequential changes to various Acts and regulations.