58Works in coastal erosion hazard areas

58 Works in coastal erosion hazard areas

(1)  A person must not perform work in a coastal erosion hazard area unless he or she is authorised to do so under the Act.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(2)  If a person intends to perform work in an investigation area of a coastal erosion hazard area, the person must, before performing the work, ensure that the land is classified in accordance with the coastal erosion determination –

(a) as being an acceptable risk; or

(b) into a hazard band for the coastal erosion hazard area.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 75 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 150 penalty units.

(3)  A responsible person for work being performed in a coastal erosion hazard area must ensure that the work is being performed in accordance with the Act and the coastal erosion determination.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 75 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 150 penalty units.

(4)  A person performing work in a coastal erosion hazard area must ensure that the work complies with the Act and the coastal erosion determination.