Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00365:reg:11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00365
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 11
Character Range: 6951–7635

11  Vessels not to anchor near Commonwealth moorings
 (1) The master of a vessel commits an offence of strict liability if the master causes or permits the vessel to be anchored or moored:
 (a) within 180 metres, or another distance specified by the superintendent, from the centre of a mooring placed under section 10; or
 (b) in such a position as to be liable to foul an exempt vessel at a mooring placed under section 10.
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).