16Camping

16 Camping

(1)  The managing authority of a public reserve may establish designated areas for camping in the public reserve.

(2)  The managing authority of a public reserve may display a sign or notice in the public reserve that permits, prohibits or restricts –

(a) camping in all, or part, of the public reserve; or

(b) the parking of a caravan, motorhome or similar vehicle in all, or part, of the public reserve.

(3)  A person must not camp, or park a caravan, motorhome or similar vehicle, in a public reserve in contravention of this regulation or a sign or notice displayed in the public reserve under this regulation.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.

(4)  For the purpose of regulating the use of a site or place in a public reserve for camping, an authorised person may give directions to a person in relation to –

(a) the use of the site or place; or

(b) the use, or occupation, of a building, hut, other structure, caravan or similar vehicle in the public reserve; or

(c) the disposal of any item or matter arising from that use or occupation.

(5)  A person must comply with a direction given to the person by an authorised person under this regulation.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.