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Section 86 Other restrictions for personal watercraft operating in particular places

Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016

(1) A person must not, while operating a personal watercraft, freestyle, surf or wave jump within 200m of the shore if—

(a) the personal watercraft is being operated in coastal waters; and

(b) 1 or more dwellings are within 100m of the shore and are visible from, and in the vicinity of, where the personal watercraft is being operated.

Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.

(2) In this section—

coastal waters means the coastal waters of the State, and includes other waters within the limits of the State that are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide.

Queensland Marine Safety Regulation 2016 current as at 1 February 2026. Official text: legislation.qld.gov.au.

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