Shire of Yilgarn - Removal of Refuse, Rubbish and Disused Materials Local Law 2025
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Subdivision 1—Preliminary 8.9 Interpretation In this Division, unless the context otherwise requires— “perform” includes to play a musical instrument, sing, mime, dance, give an acrobatic or aerobic display or entertain, but does not include public speaking;
1 May 2025 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 565 “permit” means a permit issued for the purpose of clause 6.10; “permitted area” means the area or areas, specified in a permit, in which the permit holder may perform; and “permitted time” means the time or times, specified in a permit, during which the permit holder may perform. Subdivision 2—Permits 8.10 Permit required to perform A person shall not perform in a public place without a permit. 8.11 Variation of permitted area and permitted time (1) The local government may by notice in writing to a permit holder vary— (a) the permitted area; (b) the permitted time; or (c) both the permitted area and the permitted time, shown on a permit. (2) The local government may direct a permit holder to move from one permitted area to another permitted area, if more than one area is specified in a permit. 8.12 Duration of permit A permit is valid for a period of 3 months after the date on which it is issued unless it is sooner cancelled under this local law. 8.13 Cancellation of permit The CEO may cancel a permit if in her or his opinion the volume of sound caused by the permit holder in connection with the performance adversely affects the enjoyment, convenience or comfort of other persons in a public place, or if, in her or his opinion, or in the opinion of an authorized person, the performance otherwise constitutes a nuisance. 8.14 Obligations of permit holder A permit holder shall not in a public place— (a) perform wearing dirty, torn or ragged clothing; (b) act in an offensive manner; or (c) place, install, erect, play or use any musical instrument or any device which emits music, including a loud speaker or an amplifier— (i) other than in the permitted area; and (ii) unless the musical instrument or device is specified in the permit.