24Use of vessels

24 Use of vessels

(1)  In this regulation –

designated vessel area means an area of reserved land designated as an area where vessels are permitted;

designated vessel-prohibited area means an area of reserved land designated as an area where vessels are prohibited;

use, in relation to a vessel, includes to drive, take, park, and be in charge of, a vessel;

vessel control sign means a sign on reserved land –

(a) prohibiting or regulating the use of vessels on the water specified in the sign; or

(b) giving directions in respect of the use of vessels on the water specified in the sign.

(2)  The managing authority, on any reserved land, may designate –

(a) areas where the use of vessels is permitted; and

(b) areas where the use of vessels is prohibited.

(3)  A person who uses a vessel in a designated vessel area must comply with the conditions of that designated area.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(4)  A person must not use a vessel in a designated vessel-prohibited area.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(5)  The managing authority may erect vessel control signs on any reserved land.

(6)  A person must not contravene a vessel control sign.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(7)  For the purpose of regulating the use of vessels on any water on any reserved land, an authorised person may give directions to any person –

(a) prohibiting a vessel from being taken on or being allowed to remain on the water; or

(b) requiring the removal of a vessel from the water; or

(c) that are necessary for the purpose of avoiding inconvenience, or risk of danger, to persons on that reserved land.