ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS ACT 1991 - SECT 24 Leases, licences and permits
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS ACT 1991 - SECT 24
Leases, licences and permits(1) This section applies despite anything in the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978 .
(2) The Board may, in relation to the botanic gardens or managed land, on any consideration, rental, fees or other terms it thinks fit—
S. 24(2)(a) amended by Nos 38/1995 s. 7(1), 53/2017 s. 44(1).
(a) with the approval of the Minister, grant leases, each of which is for a term not exceeding 21 years;
S. 24(2)(b) amended by Nos 86/2003 s. 7, 53/2017 s. 44(2).
(b) with the approval of the Minister, grant licences, each of which is for a term of more than 12 months but not more than 10 years;
(c) grant permits, each of which is for a term of 12 months or less.
(3) A lease, licence or permit under this section must be for a purpose that will promote the objectives of this Act and the Board's functions.
S. 24(3A) inserted by No. 38/1995 s. 7(2).
(3A) Despite subsection (3), the Board may grant a lease for residential purposes of any residence situated in the botanic gardens.
(4) Without limiting the purposes for which a lease, licence or permit may be granted under this section, a lease, licence or permit may be granted to provide access through or within the botanic gardens or managed land.
S. 24A inserted by No. 86/2003 s. 8, repealed by No. 53/2017 s. 45.
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Division 5—Powers over the
State botanical collection