Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00619:reg:47
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00619
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 47
Character Range: 45941–47270

47  Erecting signs
 (1) A person must not display or erect on Aboriginal Land a sign that is likely to be mistaken for a sign erected under these by‑laws.
 (2) A person must not display or erect on Aboriginal Land a flag, banner, promotional device or image.
 (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to displaying or erecting a sign, flag, banner, promotional device or image:
 (a) on Aboriginal Land held under a licence or lease granted by the Council; and
 (b) in accordance with the licence or lease.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3), see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.
 (4) A sign or other device displayed or erected on Aboriginal Land that purports to be a sign erected under these by‑laws is, unless the contrary is established, taken to have been displayed or erected by the Council.
 (5) A contravention of subsection (1) or (2) is an offence.

Subdivision 5.2.3—Traffic
Note 1: For the penalty that applies to an offence against a provision of this Subdivision, see the Aboriginal Land Grant (Jervis Bay Territory) Regulations 2006.
Note 2: An offence is not committed against a provision of this Subdivision if the activity that constitutes the contravention is:
(a) described in section 17; or
(b) authorised by a permit issued in accordance with Part 7.