Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Regulation 2013 (NSW)

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Part 1Preliminary1Name of Regulation

This Regulation is the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Regulation 2013.

2Commencement

This Regulation commences on 1 September 2013 and is required to be published on the NSW legislation website.

Note—

This Regulation replaces the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Regulation 2008 which is repealed on 1 September 2013 by section 10 (2) of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989.

3Definitions(1)

In this Regulation:

animal means any non-human mammal or any bird, fish, reptile, amphibian, crustacean, arthropod or mollusc.

assistance animal means an animal referred to in section 9 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 of the Commonwealth.

authorised person means:

  • (a)

    a police officer, or

  • (b)

    any other person appointed in writing by the Trust as an authorised person for the purposes of this Regulation.

bicycle includes a unicycle, penny-farthing or tricycle.

liquor has the same meaning as in the Liquor Act 2007.

protected structure means any of the following:

  • (a)

    a fence, barrier, gate, post or railing,

  • (b)

    a step, stair, wall or building,

  • (c)

    a seat or other furniture,

  • (d)

    play equipment,

  • (e)

    a fountain, sculpture, statue, ornament or vase.

sea wall means the part of the stone wall bordering Farm Cove (and separating Sydney Harbour from the Royal Botanic Garden and part of the Domain) that runs from the Queen Elizabeth II Gate entrance to the Royal Botanic Garden to the rocks on Mrs Macquarie’s Point.

the Act means the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Act 1980.

the Domain means that part of the Trust lands known as the Domain.

the Gardens means that part of the Trust lands known as:

  • (a)

    the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, or

  • (b)

    the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, or

  • (c)

    the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah, or

  • (d)

    the Mount Tomah Conservation Area.

the Mount Tomah Conservation Area means that part of the Trust lands being Lot 35, DP 232476 and being approximately 189 hectares located north of the Bells Line of Road opposite the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.

vehicle includes the following:

  • (a)

    a motor vehicle,

  • (b)

    an apparatus (other than a bicycle, wheelchair, pram or stroller) that is propelled by human, animal or mechanical power, or by the wind, and is used wholly or partly for the conveyance of persons or things.

(2)

Notes included in this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.

Part 2Entry into the Trust Lands4Entry into the Domain

The Domain is open to the public daily.

5Entry into the Gardens(1)

The Gardens are open to the public daily, at times that are specified by the Trust and indicated on signs displayed adjacent to the entrances to the Gardens.

(2)

A person may enter or remain in the Gardens at times when they are not open to the public only if the person has the written consent of the Trust.

(3)

A person who enters or remains in the Gardens at any time when they are not open to the public, without the written consent of the Trust, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(4)

A person who enters the Gardens in breach of this clause must leave the Gardens if directed to do so by an authorised person.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(5)

A person who fails to comply with such a direction may be removed from the Gardens by an authorised person.

6Entry into parts of the Trust lands may be restricted(1)

Generally, a person may enter any part of the Trust lands when they are open to the public.

(2)

However, the Trust may give a direction closing any part of the Trust lands to the public.

(3)

The part that is closed may include any road, path or building.

(4)

A person may enter or remain in any part of the Trust lands that is closed to the public because of a direction given under this clause only if the person has the written consent of the Trust.

(5)

A person who enters any part of the Trust lands that is closed to the public because of a direction given under this clause without the written consent of the Trust is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Note—

The Trust can also reserve land for particular purposes and restrict entry under clause 10.

(6)

A person who enters part of the Trust lands in breach of this clause must leave that part of the Trust lands if directed to do so by an authorised person.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(7)

A person who fails to comply with such a direction may be removed from the closed part of the Trust lands by an authorised person.

7Entry into the Royal Botanic Garden by sea wall(1)

A person must not enter or leave the Royal Botanic Garden by means of the sea wall.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

Subclause (1) does not apply in the case of an emergency.

8Number of persons in parts of the Trust lands may be restricted(1)

The Trust may give a direction limiting the number of persons who may enter or remain in any part of the Trust lands.

(2)

If the Trust has given a direction limiting the number of persons who may enter or remain in any part of the Trust lands, and there are already at least that many persons in that part, a person may only enter that part of the Trust lands if the person has the written consent of the Trust.

(3)

If the Trust has given a direction limiting the number of persons who may enter or remain in any part of the Trust lands, and there are already at least that many persons in that part, a person who enters that part of the Trust lands without the written consent of the Trust is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(4)

A person who enters a part of the Trust lands in breach of this clause must leave that part of the Trust lands if directed to do so by an authorised person.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(5)

A person who fails to comply with such a direction may be removed from that part of the Trust lands by an authorised person.

9Trust may impose restrictions on entry(1)

The Trust may give a direction imposing conditions subject to which the public may enter any part of the Trust lands.

(2)

If the Trust has imposed such conditions, a person who enters that part of the Trust lands must comply with the conditions unless the person has the written consent of the Trust.

(3)

If the Trust has imposed such conditions, a person who enters that part of the Trust lands without complying with the conditions is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(4)

A person who enters a part of the Trust lands in breach of this clause must leave that part of the Trust lands if directed to do so by an authorised person.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(5)

A person who fails to comply with such a direction may be removed from that part of the Trust lands by an authorised person.

Part 3Reservation of parts of the Trust lands for certain purposes10Part of the Trust lands may be reserved for certain purposes(1)

The Trust may from time to time direct that any part of the Trust lands is reserved for one of the following purposes and is otherwise closed to the public:

  • (a)

    any organised non-commercial entertainment,

  • (b)

    any organised sporting activity,

  • (c)

    any other organised recreational activity,

  • (d)

    any organised commercial activity.

(2)

A person is authorised to enter or remain in any part of the Trust lands that is reserved because of a direction given under this clause only:

  • (a)

    for the purpose of participating in the entertainment or activity for which the land is reserved, or

  • (b)

    if the person has the written consent of the Trust.

(3)

A person who enters any part of the Trust lands that is closed to the public because of a direction given under this clause for any purpose other than participating in the organised entertainment or activity concerned, and without the written consent of the Trust, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(4)

A person who enters a reserved part of the Trust lands in breach of this clause must leave that part of the Trust lands if directed to do so by an authorised person.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(5)

A person who fails to comply with such a direction may be removed from that part of the Trust lands by an authorised person.

11Fee for entry into reserved part of the Trust lands(1)

The Trust may give a direction charging a fee for admission to any part of the Trust lands that is for the time being reserved for an organised entertainment or activity under clause 10.

(2)

If the Trust has given such a direction a person who enters that part of the Trust lands must pay that fee unless the person has the written consent of the Trust.

(3)

If the Trust has given such a direction, a person who enters that part of the Trust lands without paying the fee and without the written consent of the Trust is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(4)

A person who enters a part of the Trust lands in breach of this clause must leave that part of the Trust lands if directed to do so by an authorised person.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(5)

A person who fails to comply with such a direction may be removed from the Trust lands by an authorised person.

Part 4Protection of natural features12Protection of lawns, playing fields and greens from damage(1)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, damages any lawn, playing field or green on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

However, the consent of the Trust is not required if the damage occurs in the course of, and as a normal incident of, an organised recreational or sporting activity on any part of the Trust lands that is for the time being reserved for such an organised activity under clause 10.

13Protection of other vegetation from damage(1)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, removes, uproots or causes damage to any tree or other vegetation, or any part of any tree or other vegetation, on the Trust lands, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, removes any dead timber, log or stump on the Trust lands, whether standing or fallen, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

14Further protection of trees(1)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, climbs any tree on the Trust lands, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, ties any thing to a tree on the Trust lands, whether standing or fallen, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

15Protection of rocks and soil

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, defaces any rock, or digs up any soil, sand, stone or similar substance, on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

16Protection of animals

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, destroys, captures, injures or interferes with any animal on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

17Protection of habitats of animals

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, destroys or interferes with the habitat of any animal on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

18Protection of waters

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, bathes, wades, washes or swims in any lake, pond, stream or ornamental water on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

19Lighting fires(1)

Lighting a fire on the Trust lands in a fixed cooking apparatus provided by the Trust is permissible.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, lights a fire on the Trust lands, somewhere other than in a cooking apparatus provided by the Trust, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 5Disposal of waste20Bringing waste into Trust lands

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, brings any waste (including any refuse, rubbish or industrial waste) into the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

21Disposal of oil or liquid wastes(1)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, deposits any oil or similar product, or any hot liquid, on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, allows any oil or similar product, or any hot liquid, to escape on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

22Depositing of ice

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, deposits any ice on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

23Emptying of coals

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, empties any coals or embers from any cooking apparatus onto the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 6Protection of structures24Climbing of fences

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, climbs a fence in or around the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

25Climbing of other structures(1)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, climbs a sculpture, statue, monument or fountain on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

This clause does not prevent a child from climbing in any part of the Trust lands in which the Trust has directed that climbing is permissible.

26Damage to protected structures

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, damages, defaces or interferes with any of the following on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence:

  • (a)

    a protected structure,

  • (b)

    a sign, notice, descriptive plate or label,

  • (c)

    any machinery or equipment.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

27Tying equipment to protected structures

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, ties any exercise equipment or other equipment to any protected structure on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

28Damage to roads and paths

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, damages, defaces or interferes with a road or path on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

29Misuse of drinking fountains

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, uses a drinking fountain on the Trust lands for a purpose other than drinking is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

30Mooring boats to sea wall(1)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, moors a boat to the sea wall in the Royal Botanic Garden is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

Subclause (1) does not apply in the case of an emergency.

Part 7Recreational activities31Riding of skateboards and skates

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, rides on or uses any skateboard, roller skates, inline skates, roller blades or similar apparatus on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

32Jogging or running(1)

Jogging or running is permissible anywhere in the Domain.

(2)

Jogging or running in the Gardens is permissible, if the person runs on a road, path or specifically designed circuit.

(3)

Jogging or running in the Gardens somewhere other than on a road, path or specifically designed circuit is only permissible with the written consent of the Trust.

(4)

A person who jogs or runs in the Gardens somewhere other than on a road, path or specifically designed circuit without the written consent of the Trust is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

33Throwing, kicking or hitting balls or other objects(1)

A person may throw, kick or hit any ball or other object in the Domain if the person does so in the course of, and as a normal incident of:

  • (a)

    an organised activity on any part of the Domain that is for the time being reserved for such an organised activity under clause 10, or

  • (b)

    an informal game or sporting activity that is not likely to endanger the safety of other persons.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, throws, kicks or hits any ball or other object in the Domain in any circumstance other than those set out in subclause (1) is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(3)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, throws, kicks or hits any ball or other object in the Gardens is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

34Launching or landing aircraft and other craft

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, launches or lands any aircraft, hang-glider, hot air balloon or parachute on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

35Boating

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, uses a boat, raft, canoe, ski, barge or other vessel in any lake, pond, stream or ornamental water on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

36Operating model aircraft and model boats

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, operates any mechanically-propelled model aircraft, model boat or similar thing on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

37Flying kites: prevention of safety hazards and protection of trees

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, flies a kite on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

38Playing or practising golf

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, plays or practises golf on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

39Discharge of fireworks

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, discharges fireworks on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 8Fishing40Fishing in the Gardens(1)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, fishes in the ponds of the Gardens is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, fishes in the waters of Sydney Harbour from the Royal Botanic Garden is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

41Fishing in parts of the Domain(1)

The Trust may give a direction designating an area of the Domain from which fishing in the waters of Sydney Harbour is permissible.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, fishes in a part of the Domain that has not been designated for fishing is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

42Causing danger with fishing rods or lines

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, practises or demonstrates the casting of a fishing line on the Trust lands using a fishing rod or line is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 9Cycling43Cycling in the Domain

Riding a bicycle is permissible anywhere in the Domain.

44Cycling in Gardens(1)

Riding a bicycle in the Gardens is only permissible if the person rides in an area specifically designated by the Trust for that purpose.

(2)

Riding a bicycle in the Gardens somewhere other than in the specifically designated areas is only permissible with the written consent of the Trust.

(3)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, rides a bicycle in the Gardens somewhere other than in the specifically designated area is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

45Cyclists must obey signs(1)

Riding a bicycle is permissible on the Trust lands, if the bicycle is ridden in accordance with any sign erected by or on behalf of the Trust.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, rides a bicycle on the Trust lands contrary to a sign erected by or on behalf of the Trust is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

46Tying bicycles to protected structures(1)

The Trust may designate protected structures on the Trust lands to which a person may tie a bicycle.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, ties any bicycle to any protected structure on the Trust lands that has not been designated for that purpose is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 10Personal training and use of exercise equipment
47Personal training in the Gardens

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, conducts a fitness assessment, exercise class, personal training session or other exercise program in the Gardens is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

48Personal training in the Domain(1)

Conducting a fitness assessment, exercise class, personal training session or other exercise program in the Domain privately is permissible.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, conducts for commercial purposes, any fitness assessment, exercise class, personal training session or other exercise program in the Domain is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

49Using exercise equipment in Gardens

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, uses any exercise equipment in the Gardens is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

50Leaving exercise equipment or other items in Gardens

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, leaves any exercise equipment or other equipment or thing in the Gardens unattended for more than one hour is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 11Weddings and other organised ceremonies51Trust may designate areas where weddings are permitted

The Trust may from time to time designate those areas on the Trust lands:

  • (a)

    where persons may get married without obtaining the written consent of the Trust and without paying a fee, or

  • (b)

    where persons may get married, but only with the written consent of the Trust and on payment of a fee determined by the Trust.

52Weddings conducted outside designated areas(1)

A person who gets married on a part of the Trust lands that is not designated for weddings under clause 51 is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

A person who gets married on a part of the Trust lands that is designated under clause 51 (b) (as an area where persons can get married with the written consent of the Trust) without obtaining the written consent of the Trust is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

53Trust may designate areas where other organised ceremonies are permitted

The Trust may from time to time designate those areas on the Trust lands:

  • (a)

    where persons may conduct organised ceremonies other than weddings without obtaining the written consent of the Trust and without paying a fee, or

  • (b)

    where persons may conduct organised ceremonies other than weddings, but only with the written consent of the Trust and on payment of a fee determined by the Trust.

54Other organised ceremonies conducted outside designated areas(1)

A person who conducts an organised ceremony other than a wedding on a part of the Trust lands that is not designated for such ceremonies under clause 53 is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

A person who conducts an organised ceremony other than a wedding on a part of the Trust lands that is designated under clause 53 (b) (as an area where persons can conduct such ceremonies with the written consent of the Trust) without obtaining the written consent of the Trust is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 12Fundraising and commercial activities55Collecting money(1)

Collecting or attempting to collect money on the Trust lands is only permissible with the written consent of the Trust.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, collects or attempts to collect money on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

56Establishing or operating a business

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, establishes or operates a business on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

57Amusements, entertainment, instruction or performance

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, conducts, or causes or assists the operation of, an amusement, entertainment, instruction or performance for money or other consideration on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

58Displaying advertising or signs

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, displays or distributes any advertising matter, sign or other printed matter on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

59Commercial photography and filming

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, uses any television, video, cinematographic or photographic equipment for commercial purposes to photograph, film or otherwise record any person, thing or event on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

60Selling papers, food, goods or services

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, sells or attempts to sell or hire food or other goods or services on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

61Selling or buying tickets

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, sells or attempts to sell (or purchases or attempts to purchase) on the Trust lands any tickets to any activity, ceremony or other event is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 13Possession or consumption of liquor62Trust may impose restrictions on bringing liquor into Trust lands(1)

The Trust may give a direction prohibiting any person from bringing liquor into any part of the Trust lands.

(2)

If the Trust has given such a direction, a person who enters that part of the Trust lands must not possess liquor unless the person has the written consent of the Trust.

(3)

If the Trust has given such a direction, a person who enters that part of the Trust lands in possession of liquor without the written consent of the Trust is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(4)

A person who enters that part of the Trust lands in breach of this clause must leave the Trust lands if directed to do so by an authorised person.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(5)

A person who fails to comply with such a direction may be removed from that part of the Trust lands by an authorised person.

63Trust may impose restrictions on consumption of liquor in Trust lands(1)

The Trust may give a direction prohibiting any person from consuming liquor in any part of the Trust lands.

(2)

If the Trust has given such a direction, consuming liquor in the relevant part of the Trust lands is permissible, with the written consent of the Trust.

(3)

If the Trust has given such a direction, a person who, without the written consent of the Trust, consumes liquor in that part of the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 14Offensive behaviour64Offensive conduct

A person who behaves in an offensive or indecent manner on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

65Use of insulting or offensive language

A person who uses insulting or offensive language on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

66Playing loud music

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, operates any radio, cassette player, record player, compact disc player or other device that emits music or sounds, on the Trust lands at a volume likely to cause a nuisance or annoyance to any person is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

67Playing musical instruments loudly

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, plays any musical instrument on the Trust lands at a volume likely to cause a nuisance or annoyance to any person is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

68Person causing nuisance or inconvenience may be directed to leave(1)

A person who causes any nuisance or inconvenience to other persons on the Trust lands must leave the Trust lands if directed to do so by an authorised person.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

A person who fails to comply with such a direction may be removed from the Trust lands by an authorised person.

Part 15Addressing public gatherings69Addressing public gatherings in Gardens permissible only with consent

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, addresses a public function, public meeting, public demonstration or other public gathering in the Gardens is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

70Addressing public gatherings permissible in the Domain between sunrise and sunset(1)

Addressing a public function, public meeting, public demonstration or other public gathering in the Domain between sunrise and sunset is permissible.

(2)

Addressing a public function, public meeting, public demonstration or other public gathering in the Domain before sunrise or after sunset is only permissible with the written consent of the Trust.

(3)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, addresses a public function, public meeting, public demonstration or other public gathering in the Domain before sunrise or after sunset is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

71Using loudspeaker or public address system

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, operates or uses a loudspeaker or public address system or apparatus on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 16AnimalsNote—

Section 14 (1) (a) and (b) of the Companion Animals Act 1998 provide that dogs are prohibited from children’s play areas (that is, areas in a public place that are within 10 metres of any playing apparatus provided for the use of children) and food preparation or consumption areas (that is, areas in a public place that are within 10 metres of any apparatus provided for the preparation of food for human consumption or for the consumption of food by humans).

72Bringing animals into the Gardens(1)

Bringing an animal into the Gardens, or permitting an animal to remain in the Gardens, is permissible if the animal is:

  • (a)

    an assistance animal that is in harness, or

  • (b)

    a dog or horse that is being used in connection with police duty.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, brings any animal that is not an assistance animal in harness, or a dog or horse being used in connection with police duty, into the Gardens, or permits such an animal under the person’s control to remain in the Gardens, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

73Bringing animals into the Domain(1)

Bringing an animal into the Domain, or permitting an animal to remain in the Domain, is permissible if the animal is:

  • (a)

    an assistance animal that is in harness, or

  • (b)

    a dog that is held on a leash or is otherwise under effective control, or

  • (c)

    a dog or horse that is being used in connection with police duty.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, brings any animal that is not an assistance animal in harness, a dog that is under effective control or a dog or horse being used in connection with police duty, into the Domain, or permits such an animal under the person’s control to remain in the Domain, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

74Tying or tethering animals to trees or protected structures

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, ties or tethers any animal to any tree or protected structure on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

75Obligation to clean up after dog

A person must not fail to remove and properly dispose of any faeces deposited on the Trust lands by a dog that the person is in charge of or has under his or her control.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 17Camping76Camping on the Trust lands

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, camps or resides on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

77Erection or occupation of tents on the Trust lands(1)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, erects or uses a building, tent, screen, awning, enclosure or other structure or thing on the Trust lands, or causes the erection or use of such a building, tent, screen, awning, enclosure or other structure or thing on the Trust lands, is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, has erected or occupied, or caused to be erected or occupied, a building, tent, screen, awning, enclosure or other structure or thing contrary to this clause must, when directed to do so by an authorised person, remove the building, tent, screen, awning, enclosure, structure or thing.

(3)

If a person fails to comply with a direction given under subclause (2), an authorised person:

  • (a)

    may remove, or cause to be removed, the building, tent, screen, awning, enclosure, structure or thing to the care of the person to whom the direction was given, or

  • (b)

    may impound the building, tent, screen, awning, enclosure, structure or thing.

(4)

Property that is impounded under this clause is taken to be impounded under the Impounding Act 1993, and is to be dealt with accordingly.

Part 18Driving and parking of vehicles78Driving only permitted on roads(1)

Driving or riding a vehicle is permissible on the Trust lands, if the vehicle is driven or ridden on a road designated for the purpose.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, drives or rides any vehicle on the Trust lands otherwise that on a designated road is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

79Drivers must obey signs(1)

Driving or riding a vehicle is permissible on the Trust lands, if the vehicle is driven or ridden in accordance with any sign erected by or on behalf of the Trust.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, drives or rides any vehicle on the Trust lands contrary to a sign erected by or on behalf of the Trust is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

80Vehicles must not be parked on grass

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, causes or permits any vehicle, trailer or caravan to stand or be parked on the Trust lands on any lawn, grass, parkland, garden or path is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

81Parking signs must be obeyed(1)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, causes or permits any vehicle, trailer or caravan to stand or be parked on the Trust lands contrary to a “No stopping” sign erected by or on behalf of the Trust is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, otherwise causes or permits any vehicle, trailer or caravan to stand or be parked on the Trust lands contrary to any sign erected by or on behalf of the Trust is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

82Parking fees(1)

The Trust may from time to time determine the fees payable for the parking of any vehicle, trailer or caravan on any part of the Trust lands.

(2)

The determination of fees under this clause is subject to any regulation made under any Act that regulates road transport and parking on roads or road related areas.

83Abandoning vehicles on the Trust lands

A person who, without the written consent of the Trust, abandons a vehicle, trailer or caravan on the Trust lands is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 19Powers of authorised persons84Requirement to obey directions of authorised persons(1)

A person must not fail to comply with any reasonable direction given for the purpose of securing good order and management and enjoyment of the Trust lands by an authorised person or a member of staff of the Trust.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2)

A person who fails to comply with a direction given under subclause (1) must leave the Trust lands if directed to do so by an authorised person or a member of staff of the Trust.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(3)

A person who fails to comply with such a direction to leave may be removed from the Trust lands by an authorised person.

85Requirement to state name and address(1)

An authorised person who suspects on reasonable grounds that a person on the Trust lands has committed an offence against the Act or this Regulation may require the person to state his or her full name and residential address.

(2)

A person must not:

  • (a)

    fail without reasonable cause to comply with a requirement under this clause, or

  • (b)

    in purported compliance with such a requirement, furnish information that the person knows to be false or misleading in a material particular.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

(3)

A person is not guilty of an offence under this clause unless it is established that the authorised person:

  • (a)

    identified himself or herself as an authorised person, and

  • (b)

    warned the person that failure to comply with the requirement or furnishing false information is an offence.

86Obstructing persons who are working

A person must not, on the Trust lands, obstruct another person in the performance of that other person’s work or duties.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

Part 20Miscellaneous87Giving of directions by Trust

If this Regulation provides for the giving of a direction by the Trust, or for an area to be designated, the direction or designation is to be given or achieved:

  • (a)

    by means of a sign displayed on or adjacent to the part of the Trust lands concerned, or

  • (b)

    by means of a verbal instruction given by an authorised person.

88No offence where conduct authorised by lease, licence or occupancy

An act or omission does not constitute an offence under this Regulation if it is expressly or impliedly authorised by the terms or conditions of a lease, licence or occupancy granted by the Trust.

89Staff and authorised officers

An act or omission does not constitute an offence under this Regulation if it is done by a member of staff of the Trust, or authorised person exercising functions under the Act, in the course of his or her employment.

90Fees

If this Regulation empowers the Trust to determine fees:

  • (a)

    the fees determined may differ according to such factors as the Trust may determine, and

  • (b)

    the Trust may exempt any person from the obligation to pay any fee.

91Prescribed officer: section 22A (2)

For the purposes of section 22A (2) (a) of the Act, the Executive Director is a prescribed officer to whom a statutory declaration referred to in that paragraph may be supplied.

92Penalty notice offences: section 22B

For the purposes of section 22B of the Act:

  • (a)

    the Executive Director and authorised persons are prescribed as officers who may serve notices under that section, and

  • (b)

    the prescribed penalty for an offence created by a provision specified in Column 1 of Schedule 1 is the amount specified in Column 2 of that Schedule.

93Savings

Any act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust Regulation 2008, had effect under that Regulation continues to have effect under this Regulation.

Schedule 1Penalty notice offences

(Clause 92)

Column 1

Column 2

Clause 5 (3)

$130

Clause 5 (4)

$220

Clause 6 (5)

$130

Clause 6 (6)

$220

Clause 7 (1)

$220

Clause 8 (3)

$130

Clause 8 (4)

$220

Clause 9 (3)

$130

Clause 9 (4)

$220

Clause 10 (3)

$130

Clause 10 (4)

$220

Clause 11 (3)

$130

Clause 11 (4)

$220

Clause 12 (1)

$195

Clause 13 (1)

$500

Clause 13 (2)

$130

Clause 14 (1)

$220

Clause 14 (2)

$195

Clause 15

$500

Clause 16

$500

Clause 17

$500

Clause 18

$75

Clause 19 (2)

$350

Clause 20

$220

Clause 21 (1)

$220

Clause 21 (2)

$220

Clause 22

$220

Clause 23

$220

Clause 24

$130

Clause 25 (1)

$130

Clause 26

$500

Clause 27

$195

Clause 28

$500

Clause 29

$95

Clause 30 (1)

$220

Clause 31

$95

Clause 32 (4)

$220

Clause 33 (2)

$320

Clause 33 (3)

$350

Clause 34

$350

Clause 35

$220

Clause 36

$95

Clause 37

$95

Clause 38

$95

Clause 39

$95

Clause 40 (1)

$220

Clause 40 (2)

$220

Clause 41 (2)

$220

Clause 42

$220

Clause 44 (3)

$220

Clause 45 (2)

$130

Clause 46 (2)

$220

Clause 47

$650

Clause 48 (2)

$650

Clause 49

$220

Clause 50

$220

Clause 52 (1)

$800

Clause 52 (2)

$800

Clause 54 (1)

$800

Clause 54 (2)

$800

Clause 55 (2)

$395

Clause 56

$395

Clause 57

$395

Clause 58

$130

Clause 59

$600

Clause 60

$200

Clause 61

$395

Clause 62 (3)

$130

Clause 62 (4)

$220

Clause 63 (3)

$220

Clause 64

$100

Clause 65

$100

Clause 66

$220

Clause 67

$220

Clause 68 (1)

$220

Clause 69

$220

Clause 70 (3)

$220

Clause 71

$350

Clause 72 (2)

$220

Clause 73 (2)

$220

Clause 74

$195

Clause 75

$130

Clause 76

$150

Clause 77 (1)

$175

Clause 78 (2)

$195

Clause 79 (2)

$112

Clause 80

$195

Clause 81 (1)

$232

Clause 81 (2)

$80

Clause 83

$220

Clause 84 (1)

$220

Clause 84 (2)

$220

Clause 86

$220

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