Water (Recreational Area) Regulations 2023
99Disposal of a vehicle or other thing left unattended
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99 Disposal of a vehicle or other thing left unattended
(1) An authorised water officer may dispose of a vehicle, vessel or any other thing (other than perishable goods) by sale, destruction, appropriation or any other means if—
(a) the vehicle or other thing has been left unattended in the recreational area for at least 28 consecutive days; and
(b) the managing Authority for the recreational area, after making reasonable enquiries, is unable to identify or locate the owner of or person responsible for the vehicle, vessel or other thing; and
(c) the vehicle, vessel or other thing is of low value.
(2) A managing Authority who takes any action under this regulation must keep a written record of that action.