| Marine Reserves Act 1971 | |
|---|---|
Parliament of New Zealand |
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| Long title/ Purpose |
An Act to provide for the setting up and management of areas of the sea and foreshore as marine reserves for the purpose of preserving them in their natural state as the habitat of marine life for scientific study |
| Administered by | Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the Department of Conservation. |
| Dates | |
| Date passed | 1971 |
| Other legislation | |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Marine Reserves Act is an Act of Parliament in New Zealand.
In 2000 the Department of Conservation started a review of the Act resulting in a draft Marine Reserves Bill that was introduced into Parliament in June 2002.[1]