Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
National Environment Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008)Chapter 3 : Boundaries of Coastal Areas30. Entry onto land |
| (1) | The Minister, an MEC or a municipality may, for the purpose of determining or adjusting a coastal boundary in terms of section 26, authorise any person to enter at any reasonable time, after reasonable notice to the owner or occupier of land or premises, other than residential premises, without a warrant, to— |
| (a) | conduct any survey; |
| (b) | gather data; |
| (c) | undertake an environmental assessment; |
| (d) | erect a beacon; or |
| (e) | take any other steps that may be necessary under this section. |
| (2) | Any person authorised in terms of subsection (1) to enter land or premises must on demand by any person, produce proof of his or her identity and authority to enter such land or premises. |
| (3) | Where the owner of any land or premises has refused entrance or cannot be found, the Minister, an MEC or a municipality may apply to the High Court for an appropriate order. |
| (4) | The Minister, an MEC or a municipality must compensate the owner for any damage, or repair any damage, arising from any act performed or carried out on the land or premises in the exercise of any power conferred in terms of this section. |
