Australian Capital Territory National Land (Lakes) Ordinance 2022
28Operating power boat near swimming area
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28 Operating power boat near swimming area
(1) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person operates a power boat:
(a) in a swimming area prescribed for the purposes of section 13; or
(b) within 60 metres of a swimming area prescribed for the purposes of section 13.
(a) the person is operating the boat to undertake works or maintenance for the Commonwealth or the Australian Capital Territory; or
(b) the operation of the boat is authorised by a regulated activity permit.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).