Public Lands Act (2024 Revision)

CAYMAN ISLANDS Public Lands Act (2024 Revision) PUBLIC LANDS REGULATIONS (2024 Revision) Supplement No. 3 published with Legislation Gazette No. 9 of 15th February, 2024. PUBLISHING DETAILS Revised under the authority of the Law Revision Act (2020 Revision). The Public Lands Regulations, 2021 made the 16th February, 2021, Consolidated with the — Public Lands (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 made 12th October, 2022. Consolidated and revised this 31st day of December, 2023. Page 2 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) Arrangement of Regulations CAYMAN ISLANDS Public Lands Act (2024 Revision) PUBLIC LANDS REGULATIONS (2024 Revision) Arrangement of Regulations Regulation Page PART 1 - PRELIMINARY 1. Citation ......................................................................................................................................5 2. Definitions ..................................................................................................................................5 PART 2 - PUBLIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND 3. Maintaining public access to public land and removing obstacles ..............................................7 4. Times of opening of public land and facilities .............................................................................7 5. Closure of public land and facilities ............................................................................................7 6. Entry into restricted or closed areas ...........................................................................................8 PART 3 - TRAFFIC CONTROL 7. Operating vehicles on public land ..............................................................................................8 8. Parking ......................................................................................................................................8 9. Overnight docking, etc. ............................................................................................................ 10 PART 4 - RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES 10. Recreational activities in general ............................................................................................. 10 11. Non-motorised vehicles ........................................................................................................... 11 12. Horses and horseback riding ................................................................................................... 11 13. Camping .................................................................................................................................. 11 c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 3 Arrangement of Regulations Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) PART 5 - PROHIBITED CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR 14. Audio devices and noise .......................................................................................................... 12 15. Indecent conduct ..................................................................................................................... 12 16. Barbequing and fires ................................................................................................................ 13 PART 6 - PROTECTION OF PUBLIC LANDS 17. Destroying or removing property, plants, filling material, etc..................................................... 13 18. Littering, dumping or storage ................................................................................................... 14 19. Construction of structures, road, etc. ....................................................................................... 14 PART 7 – ANIMALS 20. Control of animals .................................................................................................................... 15 21. Areas where animals prohibited ............................................................................................... 15 22. Pasturing, grazing and running at large ................................................................................... 16 PART 8 - COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANISED EVENTS 23. Sale of alcohol ......................................................................................................................... 16 24. Organised events .................................................................................................................... 17 25. Signage ................................................................................................................................... 17 PART 9 – PERMITS 26. Application for a permit other than a vendor’s permit ............................................................... 18 27. Application for vendor’s permit ................................................................................................. 18 28. Fees for vendor’s permit .......................................................................................................... 19 29. Display of vendor’s permit ........................................................................................................ 20 PART 10 – GENERAL 30. Ticketable offences .................................................................................................................. 20 SCHEDULE 1 21 PERMIT FEES 21 SCHEDULE 2 22 FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF VENDOR’S PERMIT 22 SCHEDULE 3 23 TICKETABLE OFFENCES 23 ENDNOTES 31 Table of Legislation history: ............................................................................................................... 31 Page 4 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) Regulation 1 CAYMAN ISLANDS Public Lands Act (2024 Revision) PUBLIC LANDS REGULATIONS (2024 Revision) PART 1 - PRELIMINARY 1. Citation 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision). 2. Definitions 2. In these Regulations — “Agricultural Grounds” means the agricultural lands located in Grand Cayman at Block 32B, Parcels 270 and 143 or in Cayman Brac at Block 101A Parcel 22REM2; “Barker’s Beach” includes all that area of beach which is located at the western extremity from a line due north at latitude North 19° 23' 44"and longitude West 81° 22' 50"and on the eastern extremity a line due north at latitude North 19° 23' 17" and longitude West 81° 21' 59"; “Barker’s National Park” includes all the area, comprising of land, water features and mangroves, East of a line due south from latitude North 19° 23' 33" and longitude West 81° 22' 32", to latitude North 19° 23' 26" and longitude West 81° 22' 37", to latitude North 19° 23' 23" and longitude West 81° 22' 33", to latitude North 19° 23' 11" and longitude West 81° 22' 38", to latitude North 19° c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 5 Regulation 2 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) 23' 10" and longitude West 81° 22' 35", ending at latitude North 19° 22' 59" and longitude West 81° 22' 28"; “camp” means — (a) to erect a tent or shelter of natural or synthetic material; (b) to prepare a sleeping bag or other bedding material for use; (c) to park a motor vehicle, motor home or trailer; or (d) to moor a vessel for the apparent purpose of overnight occupancy; “Commissioner of Police” means the person appointed to that office under the Police Act (2021 Revision); “emergency vehicle” has the meaning assigned by section 2 of the Traffic Act (2023 Revision); “law enforcement agency” means — (a) the Customs and Border Control Service as established under section 3 of the Customs and Border Control Act (2024 Revision); (b) the department of Government responsible for commerce and investment; (c) the department of Government responsible for the environment; (d) the inspectorate appointed under section 11 of the principal Act; (e) the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service; or (f) the Workforce, Opportunities and Residency Cayman Office as defined under section 2 of the Immigration (Transition) Ac (2022 Revision); “motor vehicle” has the meaning assigned by section 2 of the Traffic Act (2023 Revision); “permit” means a permit issued by the Commission under regulation 27; “principal Act” means the Public Lands Act (2020 Revision); “public general holiday” has the meaning assigned by section 2 of the Public Holidays Act (2007 Revision); “Traffic Management Panel” means the body established under section 107 of the Traffic Act (2023 Revision); “unauthorised” means not permitted in accordance with these Regulations or a permit granted under these Regulations; and “vehicle” has the meaning assigned by section 2 of the Traffic Act (2023 Revision). Page 6 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) Regulation 3 PART 2 - PUBLIC ACCESS TO PUBLIC LAND 3. Maintaining public access to public land and removing obstacles 3. (1) The Commission may, in order to protect the right of access to and use of public land by members of the public — (a) clear and maintain any public right of way, public footpath or public thoroughfare over private or public land; and (b) remove any sign, obstruction or obstacle from such right of way, footpath, thoroughfare or public land. (2) Where the Commission incurs any expenses in removing obstructions or obstacles from a public right of way, footpath or thoroughfare under this regulation, the Commission may recover the expenses as a civil debt due to the Crown from any person who has blocked or obstructed such public right of way, footpath or thoroughfare. 4. Times of opening of public land and facilities 4. (1) The Commission may post a notice of the days and hours of opening and closing of public land or a facility on public land in accordance with paragraph (2). (2) The Commission shall — (a) place the notice referred to in paragraph (1) in a conspicuous place at the entrance to the public land or the facility on the public land; and (b) without delay, update the notice of any change in the opening or closing time of the public land or the facility on the public land. 5. Closure of public land and facilities 5. (1) The Commission, upon written direction from the Cabinet, may close an area of public land or a facility on public land either temporarily or permanently to the public, by — (a) designating the area of public land or the facility on public land as “closed to public use” or subject to “an emergency closure”; or (b) designating “no admittance”, “closed to public use” and “no trespassing” areas in respect of the public land or the facility on public land. (2) The Commission shall publish a notice in the Gazette of any designation made under paragraph (1), other than a designation of an emergency closure. (3) The Commission shall notify in writing the Commissioner of Police of any closure of an area of public land or a facility on public land under paragraph (1). (4) The Commission shall — (a) post the designation in a conspicuous place at the entrance to the public land or the facility on public land; and c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 7 Regulation 6 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) (b) in the event of any change in the designation, amend the notice under paragraph (2) without delay, and publish the amended notice in the Gazette. 6. Entry into restricted or closed areas 6. (1) A person shall not, without lawful authority, enter any — (a) public land or facility on public land before the posted time for opening or after the posted time for closing; or (b) public land or facility on public land which is closed in accordance with regulation 5. (2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of five hundred dollars. PART 3 - TRAFFIC CONTROL 7. Operating vehicles on public land 7. (1) A person shall not, without a permit, drive a vehicle on public land, except on roads, driveways or parking areas designated for such purpose. (2) The Commission may, in consultation with the Traffic Management Panel, post speed limits, traffic signs or traffic control measures regulating the use of vehicles on public land. (3) A person shall not operate a vehicle on public land in excess of posted speed limits or in breach of posted traffic signs or traffic control measures. (4) This regulation does not apply to a person authorised to operate an emergency vehicle or an inspector. (5) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) or (3) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of five hundred dollars. 8. Parking 8. (1) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), a person shall not, other than in Cayman Brac or Little Cayman — (a) park a motor vehicle, trailer, boat or other vessel on public land, except in a parking area designated for such purpose; or (b) park or leave a motor vehicle, trailer, boat or other vessel on public land after the closing time of a parking area designated for such purpose or after the posted time for closing of the public land or the facility on public land. (2) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply where a person notifies the Commission, in accordance with paragraph (3) and (4), of the person’s intention to park overnight on public land after the closing time of the parking area designated Page 8 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) Regulation 8 for such purpose or after the posted time for closing of the public land or the facility on public land, the person’s trailer, car or other motor vehicle for the purpose of a fishing excursion. (3) A person referred to in paragraph (2) shall notify the Commission by — (a) telephone call or message to the secretary to the Commission; (b) email to the official email address of the Commission; (c) text message to the official mobile telephone number of the Commission; or (d) letter addressed and delivered to the office of the Commission. (4) A person referred to in paragraph (2), when notifying the Commission in accordance with paragraph (3), shall provide to the Commission the following information, in respect of the trailer, car or other motor vehicle referred to in paragraph (2) — (a) the name of its owner; (b) the telephone number of its owner; and (c) its license plate number. (5) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. (6) An inspector, upon finding a motor vehicle, trailer, boat or other vessel parked or left contrary to this regulation, may have it towed and stored in a suitable place, at the expense of the owner. (7) For the purposes of this regulation — (a) a reference to “motor vehicle” or “vessel” shall not include an emergency vehicle; and (b) the official address, official email address, official telephone number or official mobile phone number of the Commission shall be considered as the respective address, email address, telephone number or mobile phone number of the Commission so indicated on any official Government website or other official means of communication. c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 9 Regulation 9 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) 9. Overnight docking, etc. 9. (1) A person shall not, except in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permit, do any of the following on public land or at a public wharf, ramp, dock or jetty — (a) dock a boat or vessel overnight; (b) service or repair a boat or vessel or cause it to be serviced or repaired; or (c) use the wharf, ramp, dock or jetty for commercial purposes. (2) A person shall not dock a boat or vessel at a public wharf, ramp, dock or jetty, or use the wharf, ramp, dock or jetty, except — (a) for the purpose of loading or unloading the boat or vessel; or (b) with the consent of a law enforcement agency. (3) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. PART 4 - RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES 10. Recreational activities in general 10. (1) The Commission may post signs prohibiting or regulating recreational activities in particular areas of public land. (2) A person shall not engage in a game or recreational activity on public land — (a) in a manner that contravenes a prohibition or rule on a sign posted by the Commission under paragraph (1); or (b) in such a manner as to — (i) subject any other person not engaged in the game or activity to a substantial risk of injury, without the other person’s consent; or (ii) expose a facility or property to a substantial risk of damage. (3) A person who contravenes paragraph (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) five hundred dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) seven hundred and fifty dollars for a subsequent offence, Page 10 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) Regulation 11 and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. (4) Notwithstanding paragraph (3), where a person causes damage to a facility or property, the cost for the repair of the facility or property may be recovered, as a civil debt due to the Crown, from any person who caused such damage to the facility or property. 11. Non-motorised vehicles 11. (1) The Commission may post traffic signs or traffic control measures regulating the use of pedal bicycles, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades or other non- motorised means of transport on public land. (2) A person who operates a pedal bicycle, skateboard, scooter, rollerblades or other non-motorised means of transport on public land shall comply with posted traffic signs and traffic control measures regulating non-motorised vehicles. (3) A person who contravenes paragraph (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of one hundred dollars. 12. Horses and horseback riding 12. (1) A person shall not, without a permit, ride a horse on public land. (2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. (3) This regulation does not apply to a person who rides a horse at the Agricultural Grounds or along Barker’s Beach or Barker’s National Park. 13. Camping 13. (1) A person who is not legally and ordinarily resident in the Islands shall not camp on public land unless the person has a permit to do so and camps in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit. (2) A person who is legally and ordinarily resident in the Islands may camp on public land, without a permit, in the following circumstances — (a) for a period not exceeding five consecutive days; (b) on a public general holiday; c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 11 Regulation 14 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) (c) notwithstanding paragraph (a), for a period of seven days prior to, or seven days following, a public general holiday; or (d) notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (c) — (i) for a period of ten days prior to Good Friday; (ii) for a period of ten days following Easter Monday; or (iii) a period of time prior to Good Friday and following Easter Monday, where the total period does not exceed ten days. (3) A person who contravenes this regulation commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of five hundred dollars. PART 5 - PROHIBITED CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR 14. Audio devices and noise 14. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person shall not, on public land or in a facility on public land, make noise that is likely to cause annoyance or discomfort to other members of the public by operating — (a) a powered public address system, amplified music speaker system, sound emitting electronic equipment including electrical speakers, radio, phonograph, television or other such equipment; (b) engine-driven equipment, electric generators and compressors; or (c) a portable radio or music player, where the person has been required by a law enforcement agency to desist from making such noise. (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to national events and political meetings. (3) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of five hundred dollars. 15. Indecent conduct 15. (1) A person shall not engage in indecent conduct on public land. (2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of one thousand dollars. (3) For the purposes of this regulation, “indecent conduct” includes — (a) urinating or defecating in places other than those designated for such purposes; (b) displaying nudity; or (c) engaging in sexual intercourse or other sexual acts. Page 12 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) Regulation 16 16. Barbequing and fires 16. (1) A person shall not start or maintain a cooking fire on public land except in — (a) a public barbeque facility; (b) a personal portable barbeque or fire pit; or (c) a personal portable stove. (2) A person shall not start or maintain a bonfire or open fire on public land except in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permit. (3) A person shall not leave an open fire or live coals unattended in a picnic area or other area on public land. (4) A person who contravenes paragraph (1), (2) or (3) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. PART 6 - PROTECTION OF PUBLIC LANDS 17. Destroying or removing property, plants, filling material, etc. 17. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person shall not — (a) deface, destroy, damage, misuse, or defile any building, structure, fence, wall, bridge, sign, light or other work or thing on public land or at a facility on public land; (b) tamper with or destroy any water system or utility on public land or at a facility on public land or divert or remove water or electricity from such water system or utility; (c) deface, destroy, damage, misuse, or defile any plant or animal material on public land or at a facility on public land; or (d) deface, destroy, damage or tamper with a security camera on public land or at a facility on public land. (2) A person may take or remove — (a) by non-mechanical means; and (b) for domestic propagation purposes, any part of a plant referred to in paragraph 1(c). c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 13 Regulation 18 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) (3) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. 18. Littering, dumping or storage 18. (1) A person shall not — (a) deposit, leave, or spill refuse or other substances; or (b) store material of any description, on public land or at a facility on public land, other than in such places as are designated for that purpose. (2) A person shall not clean or dispose of fish or shellfish on public land except at a public dock or public boat ramp. (3) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) five hundred dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) seven hundred and fifty dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. 19. Construction of structures, road, etc. 19. (1) A person shall not erect or construct any temporary structure, road, driveway, wall, bridge or other work on public land or at a facility on public land except in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permit for the utilisation of that public land or facility. (2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. Page 14 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) Regulation 20 (3) This regulation does not apply to — (a) a government entity; (b) a national event; and (c) a political meeting. (4) For the purposes of this regulation — “government entity” means any body of the Government and includes a ministry, portfolio, statutory authority, government company, the Office of the Ombudsman, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the Audit Office; and “temporary structure” does not include a tent used for a camp. PART 7 – ANIMALS 20. Control of animals 20. (1) A person in charge of an animal shall not bring or allow the animal to be on public land unless — (a) the animal is on a leash or lead or in a cage; (b) the animal is at all times entirely within the control of the person; and (c) while on the respective public land, the person immediately cleans up, removes and disposes of the animal’s defecation. (2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. 21. Areas where animals prohibited 21. (1) A person in charge of an animal shall not bring or allow the animal on any athletic playing area, children’s playground area or in any facility unless the Commission or the manager of the facility has posted a sign permitting the animal to be there. (2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 15 Regulation 22 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. (3) For the purposes of this regulation, “animal” does not include a dog used as a guide to assist a visually impaired person. 22. Pasturing, grazing and running at large 22. (1) Notwithstanding regulation 20(1), a person shall not leave unsupervised any livestock to run on public land. (2) A person shall not leave unsupervised any livestock to pasture or graze on public land, except on the Agricultural Grounds. (3) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. (4) In this regulation, “livestock” includes cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, goats or donkeys. PART 8 - COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES AND ORGANISED EVENTS 23. Sale of alcohol 23. (1) A person shall not sell alcohol on public land except in accordance with the terms and conditions of — (a) a valid vendor’s permit; and (b) a licence issued under the Liquor Licensing Act (2019 Revision). (2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. Page 16 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) Regulation 24 24. Organised events 24. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person shall not, on public land or at a facility on public land, organise an event for commercial purposes for a group of twenty- five or more persons except in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permit. (2) This regulation does not apply to — (a) a tour group that stops on public land or at a facility for touring, sightseeing or a picnic; (b) a school group on public land for an educational purpose; (c) a marriage ceremony; (d) a national event; (e) a political meeting; (f) a religious organisation or church; (g) a group carrying out activities on public land in the public interest, such as cleaning up or maintaining beaches; (h) an event organised by a registered non-profit organisation for the purposes of charity fundraising; or (i) a one-time non-profit fundraising event which does not require registration under the Non-Profit Organisations Act (2020 Revision). (3) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. 25. Signage 25. (1) A person, other than a person referred to in paragraph (3), shall not erect any sign, billboard or other type of marketing material on public land except in accordance with the terms and conditions of a permit. (2) The Commission may remove any sign, billboard or other marketing material erected on public land and such removal shall be at the expense of the person who erected or caused the erection of such marketing material. (3) A person or political party who is nominated as a candidate for a general election of members of the Parliament under the Elections Act (2022 Revision) may erect election signage without requiring a permit under this regulation for the period c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 17 Regulation 26 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) commencing on the date of nomination and ending on the date of election as determined by the Elections Act (2022 Revision). (4) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) one thousand dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) two thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. (5) For the purposes of paragraph (3), “election signage” means an outdoor sign that displays information or issues regarding the general election for or against a candidate in the upcoming general election. PART 9 – PERMITS 26. Application for a permit other than a vendor’s permit 26. (1) Where a person wishes to apply for a permit required under these Regulations, other than a vendor’s permit, the person shall apply to the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in this regulation. (2) An applicant under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Commission an application in writing which sets out the person’s proposed use of, or activities on, public land. (3) The application referred to in paragraph (2) shall be accompanied by — (a) a non-refundable application fee of fifty dollars; (b) the relevant fee set out in Schedule 1; and (c) such other information or particulars relating to the application as the Commission may determine. (4) Subject to paragraph (5), where the Commission is satisfied that the application complies with the principal Act and these Regulations, the Commission may issue a permit, other than a vendor’s permit, to the applicant to use public land or to carry out the activity in the manner proposed in the application. (5) A permit issued under this regulation shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the Commission may specify in order to minimise public disturbance on, or to protect, public land. 27. Application for vendor’s permit 27. (1) An applicant for a vendor’s permit under section 15 of the principal Act shall provide the following to the Commission — Page 18 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) Regulation 28 (a) an application in writing which sets out the applicant’s proposed use of, or activities on, public land; (b) a declaration that the applicant will apply for a licence — (i) under the Trade and Business Licencing Act (2019 Revision), if a trade and business licence is required by that Act; and (ii) under the Liquor Licensing Act (2019 Revision), if the application involves the sale of alcohol on public land; (c) where the application is for renewal of a vendor’s permit, evidence of compliance with the Acts in force in the Islands relating to pensions and to health insurance; (d) such other information or particulars relating to the application as the Commission may determine; and (e) the application fee prescribed under regulation 28. (2) Where an application contains a declaration referred to in paragraph (1)(b), the Commission may issue a provisional vendor’s permit on such terms or conditions as specified by the Commission, subject to the applicant demonstrating to the Commission, within the timeframe specified by the Commission in the provisional permit, that the applicant has — (a) obtained the licence referred to in the declaration; and (b) satisfied any other terms or conditions specified by the Commission in the provisional vendor’s permit. (3) Subject to paragraph (4), the Commission may grant, on such terms or conditions as specified by the Commission, a vendor’s permit to the holder of a provisional vendor’s permit who — (a) has obtained the relevant licence referred to in paragraph (2)(a); and (b) where applicable, has satisfied the terms or conditions referred to in paragraph (2)(b). (4) Where the Commission is satisfied that the application for a vendor’s permit, in respect of which no licence referred to in paragraph (1)(b) is required, complies with the principal Act and these Regulations, the Commission may issue a vendor’s permit to the applicant on such terms or conditions as specified by the Commission. 28. Fees for vendor’s permit 28. An applicant for a vendor’s permit shall pay — (a) on submission of the application, a non-refundable application fee of one hundred dollars; and c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 19 Regulation 29 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) (b) on issuance by the Commission to the applicant of the provisional vendor’s permit or vendor’s permit, a permit fee in the amount prescribed in Schedule 1. 29. Display of vendor’s permit 29. (1) Pursuant to section 20 of the principal Act, a vendor’s permit granted or renewed under these Regulations shall be in the form set out in Schedule 2 and be publicly displayed. (2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of — (a) five hundred dollars in respect of a first offence; and (b) one thousand dollars for a subsequent offence, and if the offence is a continuing offence, one hundred dollars for each day or part of a day during which the offence continues but not exceeding a total maximum fine of two thousand dollars for the continuing offence. PART 10 – GENERAL 30. Ticketable offences 30. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, the offences set out in Schedule 3 are designated as ticketable offences. (2) Where an offence referred to in Columns 1 and 2 of Schedule 3 is committed, the penalty in Columns 3, 4 and 5, as the case may be, applies. Page 20 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) SCHEDULE 1 SCHEDULE 1 (regulation 26(3)(b)) PERMIT FEES Type of permit Regulation Fee 1. Operation of motorised 7 $100 per vehicle vehicle off road 2. Docking, etc. of boat or 9 $250 per vessel per use vessel 3. Horse riding 12 $650 annual, per stable 4. Camping 13 $200 per tent 5. Bonfire or open fire 16(2) Nil 6. Temporary structure 19 Nil 7. Organised event 24(1) 26 – 100 persons - $100 101 – 250 persons - $200 251 – 999 persons - $500 1000 persons or more – $1000 per every thousand persons 8. Vendor’s permits 28(b) kiosk/land – $75 per annum local farm produce – nil watersports/public dock/ramp – $250 per boat per annum $50 per jet ski per annum $250 per floating device per annum c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 21 SCHEDULE 2 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) SCHEDULE 2 (regulation 29) FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF VENDOR’S PERMIT PUBLIC LANDS ACT (2024 Revision) SECTION 16 VENDOR’S PERMIT GRANT Ref No………… Permit No.……………. It is hereby certified that (name of person or business establishment) of (physical address and post office box) is granted permission under section 16 of the Public Lands Act (2024 Revision) to carry on a commercial activity on public land namely (name of public land where commercial activity will take place) to carry on the sale of ………………………………………………………………………………………… (category of goods and or services for sale) ………………………………………………………………………………………… in the Islands with effect from the (date of commencement) to the (date of termination). This permit is subject to the following conditions: ………………………………………………………………………………………… Sign: ……………………… STAMP/SEAL TO BE ………………………. AFFIXED (Title of the signing officer) HERE ……………………….. (Date issued) This permit shall be framed by the vendor and publicly displayed on the premises to which such permit relates. Page 22 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) SCHEDULE 3 SCHEDULE 3 (regulation 30) TICKETABLE OFFENCES Regulation Description of ticketable Fine CI$ Second Continuing offence or where offence Offence applicable, Fine CI$ Fine CI$ per first day offence fine CI$ 6(1)(a) Entering any public land or 500 facility on public land before the posted time for opening or after the posted time for closing. 6(1)(b) Entering any public land or 500 facility on public land which is closed in accordance with regulation 5. 7(1) Driving a vehicle on public land, 500 without a permit, except on roads, driveways or parking areas designated for such purpose. 7(3) A person, except a person 500 authorised to operate an emergency vehicle or an inspector, operating a vehicle on public land in excess of posted speed limits or in breach of posted traffic signs or traffic control measures. 8(1)(a) Parking a motor vehicle, trailer, 250 500 25 boat or other vessel on public (but not land, except in a parking area exceeding a designated for such purpose. total maximum c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 23 SCHEDULE 3 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) fine of $2,000) 8(1)(b) Parking or leaving a motor 250 500 25 vehicle, trailer, boat or other (but not vessel on public land after exceeding a closing time of a parking area total designated for such purpose or maximum after the posted time for closing fine of of the public land or the facility $2,000) on public land. 9(1)(a) Docking a boat or vessel 250 500 25 overnight on public land or at a (but not public wharf, ramp, dock or exceeding a jetty in contravention of the total terms and conditions of a maximum permit. fine of $2,000) 9(1)(b) Servicing or repairing a boat or 250 500 25 vessel or causing it to be (but not serviced or repaired on public exceeding a land or at a public wharf, ramp, total dock or jetty in contravention of maximum the terms and conditions of a fine of permit. $2,000) 9(1)(c) Using the wharf, ramp, dock or 250 500 25 jetty for commercial purposes in (but not contravention of the terms and exceeding a conditions of a permit. total maximum fine of $2,000) 9(2)(a) Docking a boat or vessel at a 250 500 25 public wharf, ramp, dock or (but not jetty, or use the wharf, ramp, exceeding a dock or jetty for a purpose other total than the purpose of loading or maximum unloading the boat or vessel. fine of $2,000) Page 24 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) SCHEDULE 3 9(2)(b) Docking a boat or vessel at a 250 500 25 public wharf, ramp, dock or (but not jetty, or use the wharf, ramp, exceeding a dock or jetty without the consent total of a law enforcement agency. maximum fine of $2,000) 10(2)(a) Engaging in a game or 500 750 100 recreational activity on public (but not land in a manner that exceeding a contravenes a prohibition or rule total on a sign posted by the maximum Commission. fine of $2,000) 10(2)(b) Engaging in a game or 500 750 100 recreational activity on public (but not land in such a manner as to — exceeding a (a) subject any other total person not engaged in maximum the game or activity to fine of a substantial risk of $2,000) injury, without the other person’s consent; or (b) expose a facility or property to a substantial risk of damage. 11(2) Operating a pedal bicycle, 100 skateboard, scooter, rollerblades or other non-motorised means of transport on public land while failing to comply with posted traffic signs and traffic control measures regulating non- motorised vehicles. 12(1) Riding a horse on public land 1,000 2,000 100 without a permit. (but not exceeding a total c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 25 SCHEDULE 3 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) maximum fine of $2,000) 13(1) A person who is not legally and 500 ordinarily resident in the Islands camping on public land without a permit to do so, or where the person has a permit, camping in contravention of the terms and conditions of the permit. 13(2) A person who is legally and 500 ordinarily resident in the Islands camping on public land outside of the periods set out in regulation 13(2). 14(1)(a) A person, on public land or in a 500 facility on public land, making noise that is likely to cause annoyance or discomfort to other members of the public by operating a powered public address system, amplified music speaker system, sound emitting electronic equipment including electrical speakers, radio, phonograph, television or other such equipment, where the person has been required by a law enforcement agency to desist from making such noise. 14(1)(b) A person, on public land or in a 500 facility on public land, making noise that is likely to cause annoyance or discomfort to other members of the public by operating engine-driven equipment, electric generators and compressors, where the Page 26 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) SCHEDULE 3 person has been required by a law enforcement agency to desist from making such noise. 14(1)(c) A person, on public land or in a 500 facility on public land, making noise that is likely to cause annoyance or discomfort to other members of the public by operating a portable radio or music player, where the person has been required by a law enforcement agency to desist from making such noise. 16(1) Starting or maintaining a 1,000 2,000 100 cooking fire on public land (but not except in — exceeding a (a) a public barbeque total facility; maximum (b) a personal portable fine of barbeque or fire pit; or $2,000) (c) a personal portable stove. 16(2) Starting or maintaining a bonfire 1,000 2,000 100 or open fire on public land (but not except in accordance with the exceeding a terms and conditions of a total permit. maximum fine of $2,000) 16(3) Leaving an open fire or live 1,000 2,000 100 coals unattended in a picnic area (but not or other area on public land. exceeding a total maximum fine of $2,000) 18(1)(a) Depositing, leaving, or spilling 500 750 100 refuse or other substances on (but not public land or at a facility on exceeding a public land, other than in such total c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 27 SCHEDULE 3 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) places as are designated for that maximum purpose. fine of $2,000) 18(1)(b) Storing material of any 500 750 100 description, on public land or at (but not a facility on public land, other exceeding a than in such places as are total designated for that purpose. maximum fine of $2,000) 18(2) Cleaning or disposing of fish or 500 750 100 shellfish on public land except (but not at a public dock or public boat exceeding a ramp. total maximum fine of $2,000) 19(1) Erecting or constructing any 1,000 2,000 100 temporary structure, road, (but not driveway, wall, bridge or other exceeding a work on public land or at a total facility on public land in maximum contravention of the terms and fine of conditions of a permit for the $2,000) utilisation of that public land or facility. 20(1) A person in charge of an animal 1,000 2,000 100 bringing or allowing the animal (but not to be on public land where — exceeding a (a) the animal is not on a total leash or lead or in a maximum cage; fine of (b) the animal is not at all $2,000) times entirely within the control of the person; and (c) while on the respective public land, the person does not immediately clean up, remove and Page 28 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) SCHEDULE 3 dispose of the animal’s defecation. 21(1) A person in charge of an animal 1,000 2,000 100 bringing or allowing the animal (but not on any athletic playing area, exceeding a children’s playground area or in total any facility where the maximum Commission or the manager of fine of the facility, as the case may be, $2,000) has not posted a sign permitting the animal to be there. 22(2) A person leaving any livestock 1,000 2,000 100 to pasture, graze or run at large (but not on public land except on the exceeding a Agricultural Grounds. total maximum fine of 2,000) 23(1) Selling alcohol on public land in 1,000 2,000 100 contravention of the terms and (but not conditions of — exceeding a (a) a valid vendor’s total permit; and maximum (b) a licence issued under fine of the Liquor Licensing $2,000) Act (2019 Revision).

24(1) Organising an event for 1,000 2,000 100 commercial purposes on public (but not land or at a facility on public exceeding a land for a group of twenty-five total or more persons in maximum contravention of the terms and fine of conditions of a permit. $2,000) 25(1) A person, other than a person or 1,000 2,000 100 political party who is nominated (but not as a candidate for a general exceeding a election, erecting any sign, total billboard or other type of maximum marketing material on public c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 29 SCHEDULE 3 Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) land except in accordance with fine of the terms and conditions of a $2,000) permit. 29(1) Failure to publicly display 500 1,000 100 vendor’s permit. (but not exceeding a total maximum fine of $2,000) Publication in consolidated and revised form authorised by the Cabinet this 30th day of January, 2024. Kim Bullings Clerk of the Cabinet Page 30 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) ENDNOTES ENDNOTES Table of Legislation history: SL # Act/Law # Legislation Commencement Gazette 43/2022 Public Lands (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 13-Oct-2022 LG40/2022/s1 E2/2021 Erratum: Public Lands Regulations, 2021 18-Feb-2021 LG44/2021/s1 16/2021 Public Lands Regulations, 2021 18-Feb-2021 LG15/2021/s1 c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 31 ENDNOTES Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) Page 32 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) ENDNOTES c Revised as at 31st December, 2023 Page 33 ENDNOTES Public Lands Regulations (2024 Revision) (Price $7.20) Page 34 Revised as at 31st December, 2023 c