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POLICE OFFENCES ACT 1935 - SECT 18

Discharge of distress signals
(1)  In this section –
distress signal means a flare or electronic device that is normally used to signal distress.
(2)  A person must not, without reasonable excuse, discharge a distress signal.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 30 penalty units.
(3)  A person is not guilty of an offence under subsection (2) if the distress signal was discharged –
(a) for an emergency; or
(b) with the approval of the Marine and Safety Authority (established under the Marine and Safety Authority Act 1997 ); or
(c) with the approval of a police officer of or above the rank of inspector.



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