Queensland Consolidated Acts

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1994 - SECT 440ZA

440ZA Operating power boat engine at premises, jetty or pontoon

(1) A person must not operate, or permit the operation of, a power boat engine during a restricted period if—

(a) the engine is at premises and the operation makes audible noise; or

(b) the engine is a part of a boat that is at a jetty or pontoon and the operation makes audible noise for a continuous period of more than 5 minutes.

(2) In this section—

"operate" , a power boat engine, includes flushing the engine.

"restricted period" means—

(a) on a business day or Saturday, before 7a.m. or after 7p.m; or

(b) on any other day, before 8a.m. or after 6.30p.m.