Lakes Act 1976
27Use of power boats—interstate licence holders
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27 Use of power boats—interstate licence holders (1) This section applies to a person who holds a licence or permit (however described) under the law of a State or the Commonwealth that authorises the person to operate a power boat. Example A licence or permit includes a certificate of competency under the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law. (2) The person is authorised to operate a power boat on a lake if the person complies with— (a) any conditions or restrictions (however described) to which the person’s licence or permit is subject; and (b) any conditions determined by the Minister for this section. Example—par (a) If a licence authorises a person to operate a power boat of up to a stated engine capacity, the person is authorised to operate a power boat of not more than that engine capacity on a lake. Note A land management plan under the Planning Act 2023 may restrict or prohibit certain activities on a lake. (3) A determination under subsection (2) (b) is a notifiable instrument.