Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) If, in the chief executive's opinion, tidal works need repair, are abandoned or should be removed, the chief executive may give a notice (a tidal works notice) to 1 or more of the following--
(a) the person responsible for the tidal works;
(b) another person who, under section 124, must ensure a structure that forms all or part of the tidal works is maintained in a safe condition.
(2) If the name of the person is not known, the notice may be given--
(a) in a newspaper circulating generally throughout the coastal management district; or
(b) by displaying it in a prominent position on the land.
(3) The notice may direct the person within the reasonable time stated in the notice to take stated reasonable action to--
(a) repair the tidal works to the chief executive's reasonable satisfaction; or
(b) remove the tidal works and restore the site, as nearly as practicable, to its former condition.
(4) The notice must state that the person may appeal against the decision to give the notice within the period stated in the notice.
(5) The person must comply with the notice.
Maximum penalty for subsection (5)--3000 penalty units.