Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00556:section:29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00556
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 29
Character Range: 111711–113333

29  Offences in relation to aircraft
 (1) The owner, operator, hirer (not being the Crown) or pilot of an aircraft commits an offence if he or she:
 (a) operates the aircraft or permits the aircraft to be operated; and
 (b) the operation of the aircraft results in:
 (i) the use by the aircraft of an aerodrome in contravention of a condition specified under section 20; or
 (ii) the aircraft being flown or operated in contravention of a provision of this Part (other than subsection 20A(1) or 23(1)), or of a direction given or condition imposed, under such a provision.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
 (2) Strict liability applies to subparagraphs (1)(b)(i) and (ii).
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
 (3) The owner, operator, hirer (not being the Crown) or pilot of an aircraft commits an offence if he or she:
 (a) operates the aircraft or permits the aircraft to be operated; and
 (b) the operation of the aircraft results in a contravention of subsection 20A(1).
Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years.
 (4) Strict liability applies to paragraph (3)(b).
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
 (5) The owner, operator, hirer (not being the Crown) or pilot of an aircraft commits an offence if he or she:
 (a) operates the aircraft or permits the aircraft to be operated; and
 (b) the operation of the aircraft results in a contravention of subsection 23(1) or a condition imposed under that subsection.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 7 years.
 (6) Strict liability applies to paragraph (5)(b).
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.