Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00365:reg:18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00365
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 18
Character Range: 13010–13586

18  Vessels not to anchor near electric cables in naval waters
 (1) The master of a vessel commits an offence of strict liability if the master causes or permits the vessel to be anchored within 180 metres of the line of an electric cable laid down in naval waters, and indicated by discernible marks erected on shore.
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).