LAKES ACT 1976 - SECT 57 Notices to remove obstructions

LAKES ACT 1976 - SECT 57

    (1)     An inspector may direct the owner of, or person responsible for, an obstruction to navigation to remove the obstruction.

    (2)     A direction under subsection (1) must be in writing and state a time by which the obstruction must be removed.

    (3)     A person commits an offence if the person—

        (a)     is given a direction under subsection (1); and

        (b)     fails to comply with the direction.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

    (4)     An offence against subsection (3) is a strict liability offence.