Australian Capital Territory National Land (Lakes) Ordinance 2022
75Children under 12 years
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75 Children under 12 years
(b) the boat is less than 8 metres in length and is under way; and
(c) a child under 12 years old is:
(i) in an open area on the boat; and
(ii) not wearing an appropriate lifejacket.
(2) It is a defence to a prosecution of a person for an offence against subsection (1) if the person proves that the person took all reasonable steps to ensure that the child was wearing an appropriate lifejacket.
Note: A defendant bears a legal burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see section 13.4 of the Criminal Code).