Use of caves
19 Use of caves
A person must not, without the permission of the relevant authority—
enter a cave except in the company of a warden or person assisting a warden; or
remove or displace a rock, mineral or fossil in a cave;
or
disturb or interfere with a plant or animal (whether alive or dead) in a cave; or
touch or interfere with a karstcalcite formation (speleothem) in a cave; or
urinate or defecate in a cave; or
deposit organic or inorganic matter in a cave; or
disturb, touch or interfere with any Aboriginal art or artefact in a cave; or
use a paint, dye or marker in a cave, or release any substance into the waters of a cave; or
light a fire or burn any material in a cave; or
smoke a tobacco product in a cave; or
dive in the waters of a cave or sink hole.
Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $1 250.
Expiation fee: $150.
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