The present Act lays down provisions relating to the encouragement and regulation of an aquaculture industry in the province of New Foundland. The purpose of this Act is to govern the conduct of aquaculture in the province in order to (a) promote, in consultation with the private sector, the prudent and orderly development of an aquaculture industry; (b) secure the property rights of those carrying on aquaculture; (c) minimize conflicts with competing interests and uses; and (d) help in consulta