132
In forceOffences with respect to public gates
Part 9Regulation of works, structures and activities
Division 2Public gates
132 Offences with respect to public gates
(1)
A person must not cause any damage to a public gate or to any notice attached to the gate in accordance with this Division.
Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
(2)
A person who opens a public gate must cause it to be closed again immediately after it has been used.
Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
(3)
A person who fails to cause a public gate to be closed is liable for any loss or damage suffered by the occupier of the land adjoining the public road on which the gate is situated as a result of the gate having been left open.
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