Australian Capital Territory National Land (Lakes) Ordinance 2022
70Shapes on certain boats restricted in their ability to manoeuvre
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70 Shapes on certain boats restricted in their ability to manoeuvre
(1) The master of a boat that is at least 12 metres in length commits an offence if:
(a) the boat is engaged in underwater operations (including dredging operations and diving operations); and
(b) the boat is on a lake during the day and when visibility is not restricted because of a weather event; and
(c) the boat is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre; and
(d) the boat does not show the following shapes:
(i) 2 balls in a vertical line to indicate the side on which the underwater operations are being carried out;
(ii) 2 diamonds in a vertical line to indicate the side on which another boat may pass.
(a) the boat is engaged in diving operations; and
(b) it is impractical to show all of the shapes mentioned in paragraph (1)(d); and
(c) the boat is showing the following:
(i) 3 all‑round lights in a vertical line in a position where it can best be seen, with red lights at the top and bottom of the line and a white light in the middle of the line;
(ii) a rigid replica of the International Code of Signals flag “A” that is at least 1 metre in height and in a visible position.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).