Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01168:clause:1_6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01168
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 6
Character Range: 4967–5628

6  Subsection 20AA(1)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:

Flying an unregistered aircraft

 (1) A person must not fly an aircraft within Australian territory if:
 (a) the aircraft is not registered under the regulations; and
 (b) the aircraft is, under this Act or those regulations, required to be registered under those regulations.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.

 (1A) Subsection (1) does not apply to an aircraft that is employed in private operations and that possesses the nationality of a Contracting State.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (1A) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).