Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts19. Defence in certain circumstances
It shall be a defence to a charge under section 14(1) if the person charged proves that -
(a) the entry onto closed seas was due to necessity, or beyond his control;
(b) it was impractical, in the circumstances, to apply for a permit; and
(c) he removed himself from the closed seas as soon as it was practicable in the circumstances.