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CONTROL OF NAVAL WATERS REGULATION 2015 (SLI NO 27 OF 2015) - REG 13

Vessels not to be near installations etc.

             (1)  The master of a vessel commits an offence of strict liability if:

                     (a)  the master causes or permits the vessel to dredge, loiter, or anchor in naval waters within 100 metres of an installation, exempt vessel or any other vessel; and

                     (b)  the master does not have written permission from the superintendent of the naval waters to do so.

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 ).

             (3)  The master of a vessel commits an offence of strict liability if:

                     (a)  the master causes or permits the vessel or a person under his or her control to interfere with an installation in naval waters; and

                     (b)  the master does not have written permission from the superintendent of the naval waters to do so.

Penalty:  10 penalty units.

             (4)  Subsection (3) 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 ).



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