Australian Capital Territory National Land (Lakes) Ordinance 2022
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The rules may prescribe the areas in which boating activities, such as launching or mooring a boat, and other activities such as swimming may take place, and may impose speed limits and other restrictions for boats (Division 2).
A lake area or part of a lake area may be closed for reasons such as safety or for an event (Division 3).
Power boats are more specifically regulated by Division 4.
Certain activities in a lake area such as the use of hovercraft, camping and waterskiing are generally prohibited by Division 5.
Division 6 prohibits various forms of interference with the use of a lake area by others.
Division 7 enables temporary admission charges to be imposed for access to a lake area or part of a lake area.
Division 8 enables the Minister to exempt a person from provisions in this Part.
12 Offences in Part do not apply to inspectors
An offence in this Part does not apply to an inspector exercising a function of the inspector under this Ordinance.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this section (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
Division 2—Regulation of use