Interpretation
20A Interpretation
In this Division unless the contrary intention appears:
Crown Land means Crown Land within the meaning of the Crown Lands Act 1992 but includes reserved or dedicated land.
exempted road means a road exempted pursuant to section 20B(8).
open land means land:
(a) that is not within a municipality or a town within the meaning of the Crown Lands Act 1992; and
that is held by a landholder under any tenure.
motor vehicle means any motor car, motor carriage, motor cycle, motor lorry, motor omnibus, motor tractor, or other vehicle propelled wholly or partly by any volatile spirit or by steam, gas, oil, or electricity, or by any means other than human or animal power.
proper authority means:
in the case of Crown Land:
that is vested in; or
that is under the control of,
a person, body or authority for a public purpose – that person, body or authority;
(b) in the case of land vested in a local government council – the council; or
in the case of other land – the Commissioner.
public land means land:
(a) that is not within a municipality or a town within the meaning of the Crown Lands Act 1992; and
that is unalienated Crown Land.
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