(1) This section applies to a proposed action if it is referred to the Minister under section 470 for the Minister's advice on whether it would contravene a conservation order.
(2) A person who proposes to take the action may make written submissions to the Minister about the proposed action.
(3) The Minister must:
(a) refer the proposed action, together with any submissions received by the Minister about the proposed action, to the Secretary; and
(b) after considering the Secretary's advice on the matter, give the person who sought the Minister's advice under section 470 a written notice of the minister's advice on the proposed action.