Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) The operator of an aeroplane for a flight contravenes this subregulation if an emergency exit is obstructed at any of the following times:
(a) while the aeroplane is taxiing;
(b) while the aeroplane is taking off;
(c) while the aeroplane is landing;
(d) at any time that the pilot in command directs that the exit not be obstructed.
(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), an emergency exit is not taken to be obstructed by a passenger occupying a seat adjacent to the exit or a seat in a row of seats adjacent to the exit.
(3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (1).