This legislation has been repealed.
Any person who, without the permission of the Minister or a roads and public places officer (proof of which lies on the person accused)—
(a) makes or places any culvert, bridge, crossing or drain across any watertable, watercourse or footpath in any public place; or
(b) makes an excavation in a public place;
commits an offence.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.