Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00094:section:52
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00094
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 52
Character Range: 80595–81226

52  Operating a vessel other than in accordance with determination
 (1) The master of a vessel must not operate the vessel, or cause or permit another person to operate the vessel, if:
 (a) a determination under section 51 is in force for the vessel; and
 (b) the operation of the vessel is not in accordance with the determination.

Fault‑based offence
 (2) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years or 300 penalty units, or both.

Civil penalty
 (3) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 3,000 penalty units.