The chief executive may make an area a category A area on a PMAV if the chief executive reasonably believes—
(a) a vegetation clearing offence is being, or has been, committed in relation to the area; or
(b) the area was cleared of vegetation in contravention of a tree clearing provision under the Land Act 1994 as in force before the commencement of the Vegetation Management and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2004 , section 3 ; or
(c) prohibited development under the repealed Moratorium Act , part 5 was carried out in relation to the area.