South Australian Numbered Regulations

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION REGULATIONS 2023 (NO 84 OF 2023) - REG 12

12—Special rule in relation to swimming etc near Glenelg breakwaters

        (1)         A person must not, without lawful excuse, swim, bathe or dive (including scuba dive) in the waters of Gulf St. Vincent that are within 40 m of any part of—

            (a)         the northern breakwater or southern breakwater associated with the mouth of the Patawalonga Creek at Glenelg; or

            (b)         the breakwater located approximately 165 m south-west of the southern breakwater associated with the mouth of the Patawalonga Creek at Glenelg.

Maximum penalty: $1 250.

        (2)         It is a defence to a charge of an offence against subregulation (1)

for the defendant to prove that—

            (a)         the defendant was taking part in a rescue operation or otherwise acting in an emergency; or

            (b)         the defendant was taking part in a surf lifesaving activity conducted by a surf lifesaving club.