Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00585:clause:1_15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00585
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 15
Character Range: 40466–41361

15  Vessels may be directed to carry disinfecting equipment

 (1) A Director of Quarantine may give to the operator or master of:
 (a) a vessel going from one State or part of the Commonwealth to another State or part of the Commonwealth; or
 (b) a vessel carrying passengers and trading regularly with the Commonwealth; or
 (c) a vessel coming from, or which has called at, a proclaimed place;
a direction to cause to be carried on the vessel, for a period specified in the direction, such prophylactic agents, efficient disinfecting apparatus or appliances, and disinfectants, as are so specified.

 (2) A person is guilty of an offence if:
 (a) a Director of Quarantine gives a direction to the person under subsection (1); and
 (b) the person fails to comply with the direction.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

 (3) An offence against subsection (2) is an offence of strict liability.