MARINE SAFETY ACT 2010 (NO. 65 OF 2010) - SECT 115 Offences
MARINE SAFETY ACT 2010 (NO. 65 OF 2010) - SECT 115
Offences(1) A person must not, except in accordance with this Part or section 267 or 268, move an impounded or immobilised recreational vessel or tamper with any equipment used to immobilise a recreational vessel.
Penalty: 60 penalty units.
(2) It is not an offence under subsection (1) to move an impounded or immobilised recreational vessel or tamper with any equipment used to immobilise a recreational vessel—
(a) if the impounded or immobilised recreational vessel is obstructing access to any property and it is necessary to move the recreational vessel to protect any person or property from a risk of imminent harm; or
(b) to protect the recreational vessel from a risk of imminent harm; or
(c) to comply with a direction made under this Act by a harbour master, the Safety Director, a member of the police force or a transport safety officer.
(3) A person must not obstruct or hinder a member of the police force in the valid exercise of a power under this Part.
Penalty: 60 penalty units.