Camping or sleeping in public place
65 Camping or sleeping in public place
A person who:
camps;
(b) parks a motor vehicle, erects a tent or other shelter or places gear or equipment for the purpose of camping or sleeping; or
being an adult, sleeps at anytime between sunset and sunrise,
in a public place other than:
(d) in a caravan park or camping area where the person is permitted to park or camp on the payment of money; or
in accordance with a permit,
commits an offence.
Penalty: $3 000.
An offence against clause (1) is a regulatory offence.
(3) An authorised person may direct a person who is contravening or has contravened clause (1) to do one or both of the following:
leave the public place; or
(b) remove any motor vehicle, tent, shelter, gear or equipment under the person's control to a place specified by the authorised person.
(4) A person who is given a direction under clause (3) must comply with the direction without delay.
A person who fails to comply with clause (4) commits an offence.
Penalty: $3 000.
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