(1)
Subject to this Part, the Minister may grant a concession in the form of a lease, licence, permit, or easement in respect of any activity.
(2)
The Minister shall not grant an easement in respect of an activity if a lease, licence, or permit may be granted in respect of the activity and the Minister considers that a lease, licence, or permit is more appropriate in that case.
(3)
Part 4A does not apply to any lease or licence granted under this Part.
Section 17Q: inserted, on 1 July 1996, by section 7(1) of the Conservation Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 1).