PART 1GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

3Regulations relating to protecting and improving the environment: consultation

1

Before making any regulations under section 2, the Department must consult—

a

any regulator on whom the proposed regulations would confer functions; and

b

such other persons, including persons appearing to it to be representative of the interests of district councils, industry, agriculture, fisheries or small businesses, as it considers appropriate.

2

Consultation undertaken before the coming into operation of this section is as effective compliance with subsection (1) as if undertaken after its coming into operation.