(1) It is a condition of an authorisation upon which is noted the nationality of its holder that the holder must, within the period mentioned in subregulation (3), tell CASA, in writing, of a change of his or her nationality.
Note: The holder's nationality is noted on a flight crew licence and aircraft maintenance engineer licence. This requirement is imposed by ICAO.
(2) A person commits an offence if the person:
(a) is the holder of an authorisation on which is noted his or her nationality; and
(b) changes his or her nationality; and
(c) does not tell CASA, in writing, of the change within the period mentioned in subregulation (3).
(a) within 14 days after the change happens; or
(b) if another provision of these Regulations allows, in relation to that kind of authorisation, a different period within which the person must tell CASA of the change--within that period.
(4) An offence against subregulation (2) is an offence of
strict liability.