CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 101.130 Rapid deflation device required

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 101.130

  (1)   A person may operate a tethered balloon only if it is fitted with a device that will cause it to deflate rapidly and completely if it escapes from its mooring.

Penalty:   10 penalty units.

  (2)   An offence against subregulation   (1) is an offence of strict liability.

Note:   For strict liability , see section   6.1 of the Criminal Code .