Local authority area has the meaning given in section 6 of the Freedom Camping Act 2011 and also means within the Marlborough District. Self-contained vehicle means a vehicle for which a warrant has been issued in accordance with NZ Standard 5465:2001 (New Zealand Standard for Self-Containment of Motor Caravans and Caravans). That warrant must be current and be displayed on the vehicle. 4. Purpose The purpose of this bylaw is to regulate freedom camping in local authority areas so as to: 4.1 protect the area; 4.2 protect the health and safety of people who may visit the area; and/or 4.3 protect access to the area. 5. Prohibited Areas No person may freedom camp in any local authority area identified in Schedule One—Prohibited Areas For Freedom Camping. 6. Restricted Areas 6.1 No person may freedom camp in any local authority area identified in Schedule Two— Restricted Areas unless he or she complies with the restrictions imposed on use of that area as set out in Schedule Two. 6.2 Council may prohibit, by putting up signs, freedom camping in any restricted area where: a) there is a high risk of fire or imminent flood in the area; or b) where the area is being used for an event approved by Council. The prohibition must be removed when the threat has receded or the event has concluded. While an area is prohibited under this bylaw 6.2, no person may freedom camp in the area. 6.3 No person may freedom camp in any other local authority area (not specified in Schedule One or Two) unless he or she complies with the following general restrictions: a) Spends no more than two consecutive nights at the site, in any four week period; b) Camps in a self-contained vehicle; c) Lights no fires; and d) Does not restrict public access to the area; and e) Appropriately disposes of all waste. 7. Council Consent to Freedom Camping 7.1 A person may freedom camp in a Prohibited Area as set out in Schedule One if he or she has obtained the prior written consent of the Chief Executive of Marlborough District Council. Consent is at the absolute discretion of the Chief Executive and may be granted with or without conditions. Consent must be sought at least 20 working days in advance. All costs incurred by Council in determining the application for consent must be met by the applicant and must be paid before the determination will be released. 7.2 A person may freedom camp in a Restricted Area as set out in Schedule Two otherwise than in accordance with the restrictions on freedom camping in that area if he or she has obtained the prior written consent of the Chief Executive of Marlborough District Council. Consent is at the absolute discretion of the Chief Executive and may be granted with or without conditions. Consent must be sought at least 20 working days in advance. All costs incurred by Council Page 2