(1) A Part 142 operator commits an offence if:
(a) the operator becomes aware that any of its key personnel cannot carry out, or is likely to be unable to carry out, the person's responsibilities for a period of longer than 35 days; and
(b) the operator does not tell CASA of the matter mentioned in paragraph (a) within the time mentioned in subregulation (2).
(2) For paragraph (1)(b), the time is:
(a) if there is not another person authorised to carry out the responsibilities for all or part of the period--24 hours after the operator becomes aware of the matter; or
(b) if there is another person authorised to carry out the responsibilities for all or part of the period--3 days after the operator becomes aware of the matter.