48.1. The prohibition set forth in section 128.6 of the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife (chapter C-61.1) to carry on, in a wildlife habitat, an activity likely to alter any biological, physical or chemical component peculiar to the habitat of the animal or fish concerned does not apply to a person who carries on maintenance activities on wildlife development projects in aquatic environments where the following conditions are met:(1) the wildlife development has already been authorized by the Minister;
(2) the conditions of the authorization are respected; and
(3) in a case where such maintenance activities are carried out on a dike, measures will be taken to ensure that the vegetation is restored or maintained.