ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION REGULATIONS 2000 2000 NO. 181 - REG 12.57 Signs relating to use of vessels

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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION REGULATIONS 2000 2000 NO. 181 - REG 12.57

Signs relating to use of vessels

(1): If the Director makes a determination under subregulation 12.56 (2), the Director must display, as close to the area of water as is reasonably practicable, a sign that includes a description of the area of water and:

(a): if the determination is made under paragraph 12.56 (2) (a):

(i): a statement to the effect that use of vessels in the area is prohibited; or
(ii): if the determination does not apply to all vessels, a statement to the effect that use of a vessel described in the statement is prohibited in the area; or

(b): if the determination is to include a condition mentioned in subparagraph 12.56 (2) (b) (i), when a vessel is not to be used; or
(c): if the determination is to include a condition mentioned in subparagraph 12.56 (2) (b) (ii), a statement to the effect that:

(i): a permit is required; or
(ii): the number of permits that may be issued is limited by the maximum number of vessels specified in the determination; or
(iii): if the determination does not apply to all vessels — the number of permits that may be issued is limited by the maximum number, and the kind, of vessels specified in the determination; or

(d): if the determination is to include a condition mentioned in subparagraph 12.56 (2) (b) (iii) — a statement of the speed so determined, expressed in knots.

(2): If the Director makes a determination to include a condition mentioned subparagraph 12.56 (2) (b) (iv), (v) or (vi), the Director must erect at the designated area a sign:

(a): designating the launching area, anchoring area or mooring area; and
(b): stating that boats must be launched, anchored or moored only at designated launching, anchoring or mooring areas.

(3): If the Director makes a determination to include a condition mentioned in subparagraph 12.56 (2) (b) (vii), the Director must erect at the designated area a sign stating the conditions under which anchoring or mooring may be carried out.
(4): However, if it is not practicable to display a sign mentioned in subregulation (1), (2) or (3) at the location required by the subregulation, the Director:

(a): need not comply with that subregulation; but
(b): must give notice of the determination having regard to the forms of communication available for giving notice to persons likely to be in that area.

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