Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00468:reg:49
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L00468
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 49
Character Range: 55070–55913

49  Exceeding power rating for boat
 (1) A person commits an offence of strict liability if:
 (a) the person operates a boat on a lake; and
 (b) there is an appropriate power rating for the boat; and
 (c) the boat is powered by a motor that exceeds the appropriate power rating.
 (2) The appropriate power rating for a boat is:
 (a) the power rating stated for the boat by the manufacturer; or
 (b) if no power rating is stated by the manufacturer or the power rating is not apparent:
 (i) for a boat with an outboard motor—the maximum power capacity calculated in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1799.1‑2021, Small craft, Part 1:General requirements for power boats, as in force at the commencement of this Ordinance; or
 (ii) for any other kind of boat—the power rating (if any) approved by Transport for NSW for boats of that kind.