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NAVIGATION ACT 2012 (NO. 128, 2012) - SECT 244

Simplified outline of this Chapter

             (1)  This Chapter provides for compliance with, and enforcement of, this Act.

             (2)  Part 2 confers wide-ranging powers on AMSA to give directions in relation to vessels.

             (3)  Part 3 deals with the detention of vessels and provides an offence for operating a detained vessel. The Part also empowers Customs to refuse clearance to vessels.

             (4)  Part 4 provides for the appointment of inspectors and sets out their powers and functions including the following:

                     (a)  powers to board vessels;

                     (b)  powers of inspection, search and seizure;

                     (c)  powers to issue prohibition and improvement notices.

             (5)  Part 5 contains provisions that support the civil penalty provisions.

             (6)  Part 6 relates to infringement notices and voluntary enforceable undertakings.



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