References to H.A.T., high water etc.
5 References to H.A.T., high water etc.
A reference in this regulation to the mainland, an island or another natural feature at H.A.T., high water, L.A.T., or low water is a reference to the line that represents H.A.T., high water, L.A.T., or low water adjacent to the mainland, the island or the natural feature.
Examples of natural features—
bay, cliff, creek, inlet, river, rock
A reference to the bank of a creek, inlet or river is a reference to the line that—
runs along the outer limit of the defined channel of the creek, inlet or river; and
follows the upper limit of the land in the channel that is covered by the waters of the creek, inlet or river—
for a reference to the bank at H.A.T.—at H.A.T.; or
for a reference to the bank at high water—at high water; or
for a reference to the bank at L.A.T.—at L.A.T.; or
for a reference to the bank at low water—at low water.
In this section—
the mainland includes a part of the mainland.
Note—
See also the Survey and Mapping Infrastructure Act 2003, section 60 (References to features forming part of an administrative area boundary) for other rules of interpretation for working out boundaries mentioned in this regulation.
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