National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003)RegulationsManagement of the Namaqua National Park Marine Protected Area Regulations3. Scientific research permit |
| (1) | No person may undertake any scientific research within the Marine Protected Area, except— |
| (a) | on the authority of a scientific research permit issued by the Minister; and |
| (b) | a scientific research permit issued by the management authority. |
| (2) | Application for a scientific research permit in terms of sub-regulation (1)(a) must be made in accordance with the provisions of section 83 of the Marine Living Resources Act or any regulations published under the Integrated Coastal Management Act. |
| (3) | Application for a scientific research permit in terms of subregulation (1)(b) must be made on an application form provided by the management authority. |