Pupu Springs Scenic Reserve Bylaws, 2007

Pupu Springs Scenic Reserve Bylaws 2007 Pursuant to section 106(3) of the Reserves Act 1977, the Minister of Conservation makes the following bylaws. Contents 1 Title 2 Commencement 3 Interpretation 4 Waters of reserve closed to public 5 Throwing things 6 Aircraft 7 Vehicular and animal traffic 8 Vessels 9 Offences 1 Title These bylaws are the Pupu Springs Scenic Reserve Bylaws 2007. 2 Commencement These bylaws come into force on the 28th day after the date of their notification in the Gazette. 3 Interpretation In these bylaws, unless the context otherwise requires, aircraft includes balloons, gliders, and helicopters the reserve (a) means the Pupu Springs Scenic Reserve, being all that land in the Nelson Land District, Tasman District, comprising 25.6936 hectares more or less, and being Part Lot 1 DP 6769, Lot 1 DP 11091, Sections 301 and 302 Takaka District on SO Plan 13005, and Section 1 on SO Plan 13886; and (b) includes any other land that becomes part of the reserve under the Reserves Act 1977; but (c) excludes any land that ceases to be part of the reserve under the Reserves Act 1977 waters does not include water in a pipe, tank, or system that is provided for the use of visitors to the reserve. 4 Waters of reserve closed to public (1) The waters of the reserve are closed to the public. (2) A person must not enter, make contact with, or remain in the waters of the reserve. (3) Subclauses (1) and (2) do not apply to any activity being conducted by (a) an officer of the Department with authorisation from the Commissioner for the purpose of managing, preserving, or protecting the reserve; or (b) a person carrying out a scientific or research investigation with the necessary permit or authorisation of the Minister or Commissioner. (4) In this bylaw, contact includes (a) bodily contact; and (b) contact by any item or matter. 5 Throwing things A person must not throw anything into the waters of the reserve. 6 Aircraft A person must not do, or attempt to do, any of the following activities except in an emergency: (a) land an aircraft on the waters of the reserve: (b) take off in an aircraft from the waters of the reserve: (c) parachute onto the waters of the reserve. 7 Vehicular and animal traffic (1) A person must not drive, take, or ride a vehicle or animal into or onto the waters of the reserve. (2) In this bylaw, vehicle includes a vehicle not propelled by mechanical power. 8 Vessels A person must not place or use a motorised or non-motorised vessel on, or within, the waters of the reserve. 9 Offences Every person who contravenes these bylaws commits an offence and is liable to the penalty specified in section 104 of the Reserves Act 1977. Dated at Wellington this 23rd day of January 2007. Chris Carter, Minister of Conservation. Issued under the authority of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989. Date of notification in Gazette: 25 January 2007. These bylaws are administered by the Department of Conservation.