Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00997:reg:68
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00997
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 68
Character Range: 67615–68324

68  Lifejacket requirements for children under 12 years of age
 (1) A person commits an offence if:
 (a) the person operates a recreational vessel in Territory waters; and
 (b) the vessel is less than 4.8 metres in length; and
 (c) a child under the age of 12 years is:
 (i) on board the vessel; and
 (ii) not wearing an appropriate lifejacket.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
 (2) A person commits an offence if:
 (a) the person operates a recreational vessel in Territory waters; and
 (b) the vessel is less than 8 metres in length and underway; and
 (c) a child under the age of 12 years is:
 (i) in an open area on board the vessel; and
 (ii) not wearing an appropriate lifejacket.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.