Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

CONTROL OF NAVAL WATERS REGULATION 2015 (SLI NO 27 OF 2015) - REG 11

             (1)  The master of a vessel commits an offence of strict liability if the master causes or permits the vessel to be anchored or moored:

                     (a)  within 180 metres, or another distance specified by the superintendent, from the centre of a mooring placed under section 10; or

                     (b)  in such a position as to be liable to foul an exempt vessel at a mooring placed under section 10.

Penalty:  10 penalty units.

             (2)  Subsection (1) does not apply if the master has a reasonable excuse for the relevant conduct.

Note:           A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code ).