21Restrictions on causing an obstruction, danger or nuisance with objects

21 Restrictions on causing an obstruction, danger or nuisance with objects

21 Restrictions on causing an obstruction, danger or nuisance with objects

(1) A person must not cause any object or apparatus to float on, extend over or be in any navigable waters if it—

(a) obstructs, or is likely to obstruct, navigation, or

(b) causes, or is likely to cause, nuisance or danger to any person, or

(c) causes, or is likely to cause, damage to any property.

(2) A person must not throw or otherwise project into, or cause to extend over or into, any navigable waters any object or apparatus that—

(a) obstructs, or is likely to obstruct, navigation, or

(b) causes, or is likely to cause, any nuisance or danger to any person, or

(c) causes, or is likely to cause, damage to any property.

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.