(1)  Any of the following bodies may prepare a draft code of practice for the purpose of this Act:

(a) a fishing body;

(b) an advisory committee established under this Act.

(2)  Before preparing a draft code of practice, a body must consult in writing with –

(a) any person or body likely to be affected by the code of practice; and

(b) any other person or body the Minister determines.

(3)  A body must submit to the Minister –

(a) a copy of the draft code of practice; and

(b) a copy of any submission or representation received from a person or body referred to in subsection (2) (a) or (b) ; and

(c) its response to the submission or representation.