Water (Recreational Area) Regulations 2023
54Animals other than dogs, horses and livestock
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54 Animals other than dogs, horses and livestock
(1) A person must not bring an animal other than a dog, a horse or livestock into a recreational area, or allow any such animal to enter into and remain in a recreational area, unless permitted to do so under subregulation (2).
Penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2) A person may bring an animal other than a dog, a horse or livestock into a recreational area if—
(a) the person is using the animal as bait for fishing; or
(b) the person has express permission to bring the animal into the recreational area.
(3) The managing Authority for a recreational area may issue a permit to a person to bring an animal other than a dog, a horse or livestock into, or allow any such animal to enter and remain in, a recreational area.