18Dispensations in exceptional circumstances

18 Dispensations in exceptional circumstances

Grant of dispensation (1) An aircraft may take off from, or land at, Gold Coast Airport during a curfew period, despite section 8, if: (a) a dispensation granted by the Secretary under subsection (2) authorises the take‑off or landing; and (b) the take‑off or landing is in accordance with any conditions of the dispensation. (2) The Secretary may, on application by an operator of an aircraft, grant a dispensation authorising the aircraft to take off from, or land at, Gold Coast Airport during a curfew period, despite section 8, if the Secretary is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances that justify permitting the take‑off or landing. (3) The Secretary may grant the dispensation subject to conditions.

Note: Example: A condition about when the take‑off or landing must occur.

(4) The dispensation must relate only to one take‑off or one landing of the aircraft (but not both). Record keeping (5) The application need not be in writing. However, as soon as practicable after the grant of the dispensation, the operator must give a written statement to the Secretary explaining the exceptional circumstances that gave rise to the application. (6) The dispensation need not be in writing. However, the Secretary must make and keep a record of the dispensation and the reasons for granting it. Offence (7) An operator of an aircraft commits an offence if: (a) the operator is subject to a requirement under subsection (5); and (b) the operator fails to comply with the requirement.

Penalty: 10 penalty units.