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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONTROL OF USE OF VEHICLES IN THE COASTAL ZONE REGULATIONS IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998

When do the regulations come into effect?

To which area do the regulations apply?

Do the regulations apply to privately owned land?

Is it permissible to use a vehicle in the coastal zone for certain purposes without any authorization?

The regulations allow the Deputy Director-General to designate recreational use areas. What is meant by this?

Is it possible to apply for a permit to use a vehicle on the beach?

Is it illegal to use a vehicle to launch a boat from the beach?

Will every person who launches a boat need to apply for a licence?

What procedure must be followed in making applications?

To whom must applications be made?

Is it possible to apply for an exemption from the requirements of the regulations?

Is there a prescribed procedure for making exemption applications?

Do the regulations limit the Minister’’s discretion in the granting of exemptions?

What are the different application fees?

Where must the fees be paid?

Is there a guarantee that an application will be successful?

Who is responsible for enforcing the regulations?

What penalties have been provided to deal with offences?

How can one obtain the text of the regulations?