Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00585:clause:1_252
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00585
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 252
Character Range: 173710–174390

252  Subsection 71(1) (including the penalty)
Repeal the subsection and penalty, substitute:

 (1) A quarantine officer who boards a vessel:
 (a) may remain on it for such period as the officer thinks necessary or desirable for the purpose of performing his or her duties; and
 (b) may direct the master to provide suitable and sufficient food and sleeping accommodation for the officer.

 (1A) The master of a vessel is guilty of an offence if:
 (a) a direction is given to the master under paragraph (1)(b); and
 (b) the master fails to comply with the direction.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.

 (1B) An offence against subsection (1A) is an offence of strict liability.