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85 Danger to navigation
(1) Nothing in this Part derogates from any power granted under any other Act to any person to deal with a shipwreck that constitutes an obstruction to the safe and convenient navigation of any Victorian waters or that are situated on shore in any port in the State.
(2) Despite subsection (1), any power referred to in that subsection must not be exercised in relation to a shipwreck unless—
(a) at least 60 days have passed from the date on which that person has given to the Executive Director a notice in writing containing the following particulars—
(i) that person's intention to exercise the power;
(ii) the item in relation to which it is intended to exercise the power;
(iii) the location of that item;
(iv) the nature and extent of the action which is to be taken; or
(b) the item constitutes an imminent danger to the safe navigation of those waters or is likely to cause damage to persons or property in a port.
Part 5—Permits
Division 1—General
86 Scope of Part
(1) Subject to subsection (2), this Part has effect despite anything in or authorised by the **Building Act 1993** or any other Act.
(2) This Act is subject to any regulation or emergency order under the **Building Act 1993** relating to the securing, pulling down or removal of dangerous buildings.