Hydrographic Act, 2019 (Act No. 35 of 2019)9. Survey marks |
| (1) | Any flag, peg, signal hydrographic beacon, survey reference mark or hydrographic instrument erected in terms of this Act must be constructed or erected under the supervision of the Hydrographer and in the prescribed manner. |
| (2) | Any person who without the authority of the Hydrographer, alters, moves, disturbs or wilfully damages or destroys a flag, peg, signal hydrographic beacon, survey reference mark or hydrographic instrument is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months. |
| (3) | The owner of any property damaged by the placing of a flag, peg, signal hydrographic beacon, survey reference mark or hydrographic instrument is entitled to compensation by the Department for such damages. |