Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00365:reg:12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00365
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 12
Character Range: 7635–8274

12  Vessels not to anchor near navigable channels in naval waters
 (1) The master of a vessel commits an offence of strict liability if:
 (a) the vessel is more than 10 metres in overall length; and
 (b) the master causes or permits the vessel:
 (i) to be anchored; or
 (ii) to be left at any time without a ship‑keeper;
  in or near any of the navigable channels of naval waters.
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).