298Offence—disposing of sediment

298  Offence—disposing of sediment  (c) the vessel disposes of sediment (whether in or outside Australian seas); and  (d) the sediment is not disposed of to a sediment reception facility. Note 1: For exceptions relating to safety, accidents and pollution, see section 299. Note 2: The physical elements of offences against subsections (2) and (3) are set out in this subsection (see section 534).  (1A) A person contravenes this subsection if:  (d) the vessel disposes of sediment; and  (e) the sediment is not disposed of to a sediment reception facility. Note 1: For exceptions relating to safety, accidents and pollution, see section 299. Note 2: The physical elements of offences against subsections (2) and (3) are set out in this subsection (see section 534).  (2) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1) or (1A).  (3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subsection (1) or (1A). Penalty for contravention of this subsection: 500 penalty units.