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CONTROL OF NAVAL WATERS REGULATION 2015 (SLI NO 27 OF 2015) - REG 16

Vessels not to impede approaches to installations

             (1)  The master of a vessel commits an offence of strict liability if the master causes or permits the vessel to lie, or to be moored or anchored, in naval waters in a position that impedes the approach to an installation.

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 ).



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