9. Access agreements

(1)

The proprietor of private land may enter into an agreement under this Division with the Authority for the purposes of declaring a part of the land a public path if all other persons with a legal interest in the land have consented to that agreement.

(2)

Subject to section 11, an access agreement —

(a)

attaches to the land;

(b)

is binding on all persons who from time to time have an interest in the land; and

(c)

remains in full force and effect despite the fact that the land to which it applies ceases to be private land because of a transfer of ownership or for any other reason.