(1)  The Minister may, by order, declare that certain matter, or a class of matter, is excluded from this Act or from the provisions of this Act that are specified in the order.

(2)  The Minister, if he or she considers it practicable to do so in the circumstances, is to consult with the Board and the Secretary before making an order under subsection (1) .

(3)  If the Minister does not consult with the Board and the Secretary in accordance with subsection (2) in respect of an order, the Minister is to ensure that the Board and the Secretary are notified of the making of the order as soon as practicable after the order has been made.

(4)  The provisions of sections 47(3) , (3A) , (4) , (5) , (6) and (7) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1931 apply to an order under subsection (1) as if the order were regulations within the meaning of that Act.