59.3. The general plan approved or finalized by the Minister shall come into force on 1 April of the year following the year during which the plan is to be submitted to the Minister, except the elements listed in paragraph 9 of section 52 which apply immediately ; the general plan shall cover a period of five years.
The annual management plan shall come into force on 1 April following its transmission to the Minister, or on the date of approval, if later ; the period covered by the annual management plan shall terminate on the following 31 March.