Queensland Consolidated Regulations

NATURE CONSERVATION (PROTECTED AREAS MANAGEMENT) REGULATION 2017 - REG 135

135 Polluting dams, lakes or watercourses

(1) A person must not pollute a dam, lake or watercourse in a protected area.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1) , a person pollutes a dam, lake or watercourse if the person—

(a) discharges waste from a boat into the dam, lake or watercourse; or

(b) uses soap, detergent or shampoo in the dam, lake or watercourse; or

(c) puts oil, grease or a harmful or dangerous substance in the dam, lake or watercourse; or

(d) washes a cooking utensil, clothing, vehicle or other thing in the dam, lake or watercourse.

(3) For section 9 , this section applies in relation to a special wildlife reserve.