Water NSW Regulation 2020
18Directions to leave land in emergencies
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18 Directions to leave land in emergencies
18 Directions to leave land in emergencies
(1) An authorised officer may direct a person to leave Crown land or Water NSW land that is in a special area or controlled area if the authorised officer reasonably believes that the direction is necessary to prevent injury to a person.
(2) A person must leave land immediately when directed to do so by an authorised officer under this clause.
Maximum penalty—400 penalty units in the case of a corporation or 200 penalty units in the case of an individual.
(3) A person is not guilty of an offence against this clause unless it is established that the authorised officer warned the person that the failure to comply with the direction is an offence.