Closure of certain regulated waterways land
7 Closure of certain regulated waterways land
The waterway manager for an area of regulated waterways land may determine to close all or any part of that land to entry by the public, if the waterway manager believes it is necessary to do so—
to enable an organised activity to be conducted on that part of the land; or
in an emergency.
In determining whether to close an area of regulated waterways land under subregulation (1), the waterway manager must take into account the reasonable needs of the public to enter and enjoy that land.
In a determination under subregulation (1), the waterway manager must specify the period for which that land is closed to entry by the public.
A waterway manager who determines to close an area of regulated waterways land under subregulation (1) must—
cause signs or barriers to be erected in relation to that closure; and
publish the determination—
in the Government Gazette; and
on the waterway manager's Internet site.
A person must not enter an area of regulated waterways land that has been closed under subregulation (1) unless that person is entitled to do so for the purpose of—
taking part in an organised activity or conducting an organised activity on that part of the land; or
an emergency.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
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