Queensland Consolidated Acts

COASTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT ACT 1995 - SECT 9

(1) Canal means an artificial waterway—

(a) connected, or intended to be connected, to tidal water; and

(b) from which boating access to the tidal water is not hindered by a lock, weir or similar structure.

(2) Canal includes a canal surrendered to the State under the Canals Act, section 13(4).

(3) However, canal does not include any part of tidal water containing facilities that are used commercially or by members of a club or association for 1 or more of the following—

(a) boat launching, landing, berthing or storing;

(b) boat repairs of a minor nature;

(c) boat provisioning, fuelling or servicing;

(d) recreation, comfort and convenience of persons who own or use boats.