South Australian Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION REGULATIONS 1994 - REG 14

14—Restricted areas: section 27

        (1)         A person who, without the approval of the CEO, contravenes or fails to comply in a restricted area with a control applying in the area according to Schedule 4 is guilty of an offence (but it is a defence to a charge of such an offence for the defendant to prove that the defendant was taking part in a rescue operation or otherwise acting in an emergency, or taking part in a surf life saving activity conducted by a surf life saving club).

Maximum penalty: $1 250.

Expiation fee: $160.

        (2)         If a vessel is involved in the commission of an offence against subregulation (1), the owner of the vessel is also guilty of an offence (but it is a defence to a charge of such an offence for the owner to prove that the vessel was operated in the manner constituting the offence without the owner's consent).

Maximum penalty: $1 250.

Expiation fee: $160.

        (3)         If an offence against subregulation (1) is constituted of a person being towed by a vessel, the operator of the vessel is also guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: $1 250.

Expiation fee: $160.

        (5)         A control applying in a restricted area according to Schedule 4 does not apply in relation to an authorised person in the exercise of powers under the Act or these regulations.