53Closing lake areas or parts of lake

53 Closing lake areas or parts of lake (1) This section applies if the Minister has signed a declaration under section 22 (1) but the declaration has not been notified. Note The Minister may declare entry to a lake area is prohibited, or a lake area is a prohibited area (see s 22). (2) An inspector may direct a person who is in a lake area to leave the area. (a) the person is given a direction by an inspector under subsection (2); and (b) at the time the direction is given, the inspector— (i) produces a copy of the signed declaration; and (ii) produces the inspector’s identity card to the person; and (iii) warns the person that failing to comply with the direction is an offence; and

(5) If an inspector requires the use of a vehicle or boat under a direction mentioned in subsection (2), the inspector is not liable to pay a fee for the use of the vehicle or boat.