Victorian Numbered Acts

PARKS VICTORIA ACT 2018 (NO. 19 OF 2018) - SECT 173

    (1)     Insert the following heading to section 21 of the National Parks Act 1975 —

" Parks Victoria may grant certain permits etc. ".

    (2)     For section 21(1) of the National Parks Act 1975 substitute —

    "(1)     Parks Victoria may grant to a person a permit to occupy a building, camping place or other facility erected, set apart or provided in a park—

        (a)     for a period determined by Parks Victoria, but that is not to exceed 6 weeks; and

        (b)         subject to any terms and conditions determined by Parks Victoria; and

        (c)     subject to the payment of any fees and charges as the Minister determines under subsection (2).

    (1AA)     Parks Victoria may grant to a person a permit to carry on a trade or business in the park consistent with the objects of the Act other than a trade or business in a park to which Division 3A applies—

        (a)     for a period not exceeding 3 years; and

        (b)     subject to terms and conditions determined by Parks Victoria; and

        (c)     subject to the payment of any fees and charges as the Minister determines under subsection (2).

Note

See Division 3A for the grant of tour operator licences to conduct organised tours or recreational activities in a park.".

    (3)     In section 21(1A) of the National Parks Act 1975 , for "The Secretary" substitute "Parks Victoria".

    (4)     For section 21(2) of the National Parks Act 1975 substitute —

    "(2)     In relation to permits granted or that may be granted under subsection (1) or (1AA), the Minister may do the following—

        (a)     determine fees and charges payable—

              (i)     by the class or type of permit; and

              (ii)     at different times of the year;

        (b)     set—

              (i)     specific fees and charges; and

              (ii)     maximum fees and charges; and

              (iii)     minimum fees and charges;

        (c)     discount fees and charges payable;

        (d)     exempt a person, or class or persons, from paying any fees or charges;

        (e)     waive any fees and charges payable.".

    (5)     In section 21(2A) of the National Parks Act 1975 —

        (a)     for "(1)(c)(ii)" substitute "(1AA)";

        (b)     for "the Minister" substitute "Parks Victoria".

    (6)     In section 21(3) of the National Parks Act 1975 , for "The Secretary" substitute "Parks Victoria".