15Use of aircraft

15 Use of aircraft

(1)  In this regulation –

aircraft means any machine or craft, whether piloted or unpiloted, that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air, other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface.

(2)  Subject to subregulation (3) , a person must not launch or land an aircraft in Wellington Park except –

(a) as authorised by a permit; or

(b) in an emergency.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(3)  A person may launch a hang-glider or paraglider in Wellington Park if the launching of that hang-glider or paraglider is in accordance with a management plan.

(4)  Except as authorised by a permit, a person must not –

(a) drop any article from an aircraft onto Wellington Park; or

(b) take an aircraft over Wellington Park for the purpose of dropping any article.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.