Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Corps of Engineers shut down submersibles

[Lawrence Lyons <lawrie-psubs@environics.com.au>]

Hi guys,

Not sure how the system works there but here you first need a bill to be tabled three times at parliament before becoming a statute law by way of a vote. 

On the minor end of things local councils can create by-laws but it still needs a sitting of the mayor and the councillor to put the matter to a vote. 

So perhaps this Colonel is using the colour of the law as opposed to the spirit of the law.  In other words, perhaps there is no law that is can be specifically applied in this instance and he is bluffing. 

Anyone know a lawyer, happy to put something in the hat to get a professional opinion. 

Cheers,

Lawrie


On 15/09/2011, at 11:38 AM, Marc de Piolenc wrote:

> Here's a question that needs asking: how did an Army colonel get the right to shut down a legal recreational activity carried on by civilians? I'd be willing to bet good money that he doesn't have the right to unilaterally impose such a prohibition.
> 
> If I were writing that letter, the first thing I would ask for is the text of the statute granting him that right.
> 
> Marc de Piolenc
> 
> On 9/15/2011 1:23 AM, Jon Wallace wrote:
>> 
>> FYI,
>> 
>> Colonel Robert D. Peterson, Commanding Officer of the Huntington Area
>> Corps of Engineers, issued Directive to Operations CELRH-DE on Sept 9,
>> 2011 prohibiting use or operation of submersible vessels in all Corps
>> lakes within the boundaries of Huntington District. This order was
>> issued in response to a PSUBS member attempting to dive his submarine at
>> Summersville Lake in West Virginia.
> 
> 
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