Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00365:reg:13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00365
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 13
Character Range: 8274–9487

13  Vessels not to be near installations etc.
 (1) The master of a vessel commits an offence of strict liability if:
 (a) the master causes or permits the vessel to dredge, loiter, or anchor in naval waters within 100 metres of an installation, exempt vessel or any other vessel; and
 (b) the master does not have written permission from the superintendent of the naval waters to do so.
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).
 (3) The master of a vessel commits an offence of strict liability if:
 (a) the master causes or permits the vessel or a person under his or her control to interfere with an installation in naval waters; and
 (b) the master does not have written permission from the superintendent of the naval waters to do so.
Penalty: 10 penalty units.
 (4) Subsection (3) 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).