58Removing obstructions

58 Removing obstructions (1) An inspector may remove an obstruction to navigation in a way the inspector considers appropriate. (2) The removal of an obstruction under subsection (1) may include— (a) its destruction, if it is reasonable in the circumstances; or (b) authorising its removal by another entity. (3) The inspector may remove an obstruction under subsection (1) whether or not the inspector has given a direction under section 57. (4) If an inspector removes an obstruction under subsection (1), the Territory may recover the reasonable costs and expenses of the action from the owner of, or the person responsible for, the obstruction. Note An amount owing under a law may be recovered as a debt in a court of competent jurisdiction or the ACAT (see Legislation Act, s 177).

Lighting, marking and removing obstructions Division 5.5