16Giving information to the Secretary

16 Giving information to the Secretary

(1) The Secretary may, by notice in writing, require an operator of an aircraft to give the Secretary, within 30 days after receiving the notice, information relevant to determining whether a provision of this instrument has been complied with.

Note: Example: Information about the noise level of an aircraft, or information relevant to determining whether a take‑off or landing of an aircraft was permitted under section 14 (aircraft involved in emergencies or police operations).

(2) A notice under subsection (1) must state: (a) the information to be given; and (b) how the information is to be given; and (c) that the operator must comply with the notice within 30 days after receiving the notice. (3) The operator of an aircraft commits an offence if: (a) the operator is subject to a requirement under subsection (1); and (b) the operator fails to comply with the requirement.

Penalty: 10 penalty units.