118. (1) Without prejudice to the generality of sections 72 and 117(2), (3) and (6) and subject to subsections (2) and (3), the Minister may by regulations specify the nature and extent of the consultation that the applicants which fall within different classes of licence applications specified in the regulations need to carry out before making such applications.

(2) In making regulations under subsection (1), the Minister shall, in addition to having regard to the other provisions of this Act, also have regard to the principle that the nature and extent of the consultation referred to in subsection (1) needs to be proportionate to the nature and extent of the Schedule 7 usage the subject of the licence application concerned.

(3) On and after the establishment day, the Minister shall not make regulations under subsection (1) except after consultation with the MARA.