South Australian Numbered Regulations South Australian Numbered Regulations (1) Cargo consisting
of a vehicle, vessel or machine that uses petroleum, or other liquid fuel,
with a flash point below 60°C, must not be carried on a vessel
unless each fuel tank of the vehicle, vessel or machine contains less
than 50% of its capacity of fuel and is effectively sealed.
(2) Cargo consisting
of a vehicle, vessel or machine that uses petroleum or other liquid fuel with
a flash point below 60°C must not be stored on a wharf or adjacent
land unless each fuel tank of the vehicle, vessel or machine contains less
than 5 litres of fuel and is effectively sealed.
(3) If a vehicle,
vessel or machine is carried or stored in contravention of this regulation,
the consignor of the vehicle, vessel or machine is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $1 250.
Expiation fee: $160.
(4) However,
subregulation (3) does not apply to the carriage of a vehicle, vessel or
machine on an open deck of—
(a) a
ferry; or
(b) a
punt that cross a river or fairway by means of ropes or cables.
(5) A person must not
transfer petroleum or other liquid fuel into or out of the tank of a vehicle,
vessel or machine—
(a) on a
wharf constructed of timber; or
(b)
inside a structure on adjacent land under the care, control and management of
the Minister or a port operator; or
(c)
within 15 m of any such structure; or
(d)
within 15 m of any cargo; or
(e) on a
vessel or within 15 m of any vessel.
Maximum penalty: $1 250.
Expiation fee: $160.
(6)
Subregulation (5) does not apply to the transfer of petroleum or other
liquid fuel into the tank of a vehicle, vessel or machine—
(a) in
accordance with any sign erected by the CEO or a port operator; or
(b) in
accordance with any guidelines published by the CEO or the relevant
port operator for the purposes of this subregulation.