South Australian Consolidated Acts

MARINE PARKS ACT 2007 - SECT 4

4—Meaning of zone

        (1)         For the purposes of this Act, a "zone" is an area within a marine park that—

            (a)         has boundaries defined by the management plan for the marine park; and

            (b)         is identified by the management plan as a particular type of zone depending on the degree of protection required within the area.

        (2)         It is intended that the regulations will make provision for the following types of zones:

            (a)         a "general managed use zone"—being a zone primarily established so that an area may be managed to provide protection for habitats and biodiversity within a marine park, while allowing ecologically sustainable development and use;

            (b)         a "habitat protection zone"—being a zone primarily established so that an area may be managed to provide protection for habitats and biodiversity within a marine park, while allowing activities and uses that do not harm habitats or the functioning of ecosystems;

            (c)         a "sanctuary zone"—being a zone primarily established so that an area may be managed to provide protection and conservation for habitats and biodiversity within a marine park, especially by prohibiting the removal or harm of plants, animals or marine products;

            (d)         a "restricted access zone"—being a zone primarily established so that an area may be managed by limiting access to the area.

        (3)         The regulations may, for the purposes of a zone, apply various prohibitions or restrictions to the different types of zones.

        (4)         The regulations may provide for other matters associated with the establishment or management of a zone (including by regulating other activities or circumstances that may arise by virtue of the creation or existence of a zone).