Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00365:reg:15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L00365
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 15
Character Range: 10721–11467

15  Vessel not to approach installations
 (1) The master of a vessel commits an offence of strict liability if:
 (a) the master causes or permits the vessel to approach, in naval waters, within 30 metres of an installation, exempt vessel or any other vessel; and
 (b) the vessel is not proceeding on Commonwealth business to or from the installation, exempt vessel or other vessel; and
 (c) the master does not have written permission from the superintendent of the naval waters to do so.
Penalty: 5 penalty units.
 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the master has a reasonable excuse for the relevant conduct.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code).