Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Marine Act 1988 - SECT 115

Offence to operate certain classes of recreational vessel without a licence

115. Offence to operate certain classes of recreational vessel without a
licence



(1) A person must not operate a general recreational vessel unless-

   (a)  the person is the holder of a licence issued under this Part that
        authorises the person to operate such a vessel; and



   (b)  the person operates the vessel under and in accordance with the
        licence.

Penalty: 8 penalty units.

(2) A person must not operate a personal watercraft unless-

   (a)  the person is the holder of a licence issued under this Part that-

   (i)  authorises the person to operate a general recreational vessel; and

   (ii) is endorsed to authorise the person to operate a personal watercraft;
        and

   (b)  the person operates the personal watercraft under and in accordance
        with the licence and endorsement.

Penalty: 10 penalty units.