Div 5Jetties

Division 5—Jetties 6.13 Interpretation (1) This Division only applies to jetties which are local government property. (2) In this Division– jetty means any jetty, pier, wharf or landing place which is local government property; and bulk cargo means bulk produce, such as grain, coal, oil or mineral ore, which is not packaged. 6.14 Application for consent and application fee (1) Where a person is required to obtain the consent of the local government under this Part, the person is to apply for that consent in the manner required by the local government. (2) The local government may require an application for consent made under subclause (1) to be accompanied by a fee. (3) If an application for consent is not made in the manner required by the local government or the fee which is to accompany that application is not paid, the local government may refuse to consider the application for consent. (4) The local government shall give its decision on an application for consent, in writing to the person who applied for that consent. (5) Where a fee is referred to in this Part, the fee must be imposed and determined by the local government under and in accordance with sections 6.16 to 6.19 of the Act inclusive. 6.15 When use of jetty is prohibited A person shall not land at, use or go on any part of a jetty which is– (a) under construction or repair; or (b) closed, unless that person has first obtained the consent of the local government. 6.16 Method of berthing boat A person in control of a boat shall not berth or make fast the boat to a jetty, or to any part of the jetty, except to such berthing piles, ring bolts or other fastenings as are provided. 6.17 When boat may remain berthed A person in control of a boat shall not berth or make fast the boat to a jetty unless– (a) the boat is in distress and then only to effect the minimum repairs necessary to enable the boat to be moved elsewhere; (b) the embarking or disembarking of passengers is in progress, and then not for a consecutive period exceeding 2 hours without the prior consent of the local government; (c) the loading or discharging of cargo or other goods is in progress in accordance with this Division;