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CONTROL OF NAVAL WATERS REGULATION 2015 (SLI NO 27 OF 2015) - REG 15

Vessel not to approach installations

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

                     (a)  the master causes or permits the vessel to approach, in naval waters, within 30 metres of an installation, exempt vessel or any other vessel; and

                     (b)  the vessel is not proceeding on Commonwealth business to or from the installation, exempt vessel or other vessel; and

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

Penalty:  5 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 ).



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