35Requirements for aircraft operators

35 Requirements for aircraft operators

(1)  The operator of an aircraft must not allow aerial spraying to be carried out from that aircraft unless the operator holds an approved insurance policy.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a corporation, a fine not exceeding 400 penalty units; or

(b) any other person, a fine not exceeding 200 penalty units.

(2)  The operator of an aircraft must not allow aerial spraying to be carried out from that aircraft unless the operator holds an agricultural aircraft operator licence and complies with the conditions attached to that licence.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a corporation, a fine not exceeding 400 penalty units; or

(b) any other person, a fine not exceeding 200 penalty units.

(3)  The operator of an aircraft must not allow aerial spraying to be carried out from that aircraft unless the pilot of the aircraft holds a pilot (chemical rating) licence.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a corporation, a fine not exceeding 400 penalty units; or

(b) any other person, a fine not exceeding 200 penalty units.