Victorian Numbered Acts

MARINE SAFETY ACT 2010 (NO. 65 OF 2010) - SECT 117

If—

        (a)     the master of a recreational vessel is subsequently found not guilty of the relevant offence in respect of which the recreational vessel was impounded or immobilised; or

        (b)     no charge-sheet is filed containing a charge for a relevant offence or such a charge-sheet is filed but not proceeded with within 12 months after the recreational vessel was impounded or immobilised—

then—

        (c)     the Crown is liable to refund any designated costs paid by any person; or

        (d)     the recreational vessel, if not already recovered by the owner, registered person or any other person entitled to possession of it, must be immediately released without any designated costs payable by the person seeking recovery of the recreational vessel.