Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00585:clause:1_36
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00585
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 36
Character Range: 84177–85191

36  Master may be directed to take vessel or installation into quarantine

Direction to take vessel or installation to quarantine station or other place

 (1) When a vessel or installation is ordered into quarantine, a quarantine officer may direct the master of the vessel or installation to cause it, and all people and goods on board it, to be immediately taken to such quarantine station or other place or places as are stated in the direction for the purpose of performing quarantine.

Direction to take vessel or installation to place for treatment

 (2) When a vessel or installation ordered into quarantine has to be treated in any way, a quarantine officer may direct the master of the vessel or installation to take it to a place stated in the direction for the purpose of being treated.

Offence

 (3) A person is guilty of an offence if:
 (a) a direction is given to the person under this section; and
 (b) the person fails to comply with the direction.

Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years.