Fees on occupiers of land below the high-water mark

In force

(1)

This section applies to the occupier (other than the State or a government entity) of a structure that is on land that—

(a)

is not rateable land, and therefore not subject to rates; and

(b)

is in, or is adjoining, a local government area; and

(c)

is below the high-water mark.

(2)

The high-water mark is the ordinary high-water mark at spring tides.

(3)

The local government for the local government area may, by resolution, levy a fee on the occupier of the structure for the use of the local government’s roads and other infrastructure.

(4)

For subsection (3), fee includes a tax.

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