Commonwealth Numbered Acts

NAVIGATION ACT 2012 (NO. 128, 2012) - SECT 52

             (1)  The master of a vessel must not operate the vessel, or cause or permit another person to operate the vessel, if:

                     (a)  a determination under section 51 is in force for the vessel; and

                     (b)  the operation of the vessel is not in accordance with the determination.

Fault-based offence

             (2)  A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1).

Penalty:  Imprisonment for 5 years or 300 penalty units, or both.

Civil penalty

             (3)  A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).

Civil penalty:          3,000 penalty units.