Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00556:section:19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00556
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 19
Character Range: 42822–43617

19  Civil Air Ensign
 (1) The design and colours of the Civil Air Ensign of Australia are as specified by notification in the Gazette on 4 March 1948, until another ensign is appointed in its place under section 5 of the Flags Act 1953.
 (2) The Civil Air Ensign of Australia may be flown or otherwise displayed:
 (a) by CASA; or
 (aa) by AA; or
 (b) on an Australian aircraft engaged in international air navigation; or
 (c) with the permission of CASA and in accordance with any conditions specified in the permission.
 (3) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not fly or otherwise display the Civil Air Ensign.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
 (4) An offence under subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.