10Use of vessels

10 Use of vessels

(1)  The managing authority of a public reserve may display a sign or notice at or near water in the public reserve –

(a) prohibiting or restricting the use of vessels on all, or part, of the water; or

(b) giving directions with regard to the use of vessels on the water.

(2)  For the purpose of regulating the use of vessels on water in a public reserve, or for avoiding inconvenience or risk of danger to other persons in the public reserve, an authorised person may give directions to a person using, or proposing to use, a vessel –

(a) prohibiting the vessel from being taken on, or being allowed to remain on, the water; or

(b) requiring the removal of the vessel from the water.

(3)  A person using, or proposing to use, a vessel on water in a public reserve must comply with –

(a) each sign or notice, displayed under this regulation, in respect of the water or public reserve; and

(b) each direction given under this regulation in respect of the water.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.