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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975
38FCLiability for vessel causing damage in Marine Park: offence
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#### 38FC Liability for vessel causing damage in Marine Park: offence
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is an owner of or the master of a vessel; and
(b) the vessel is used in committing an offence against section 38DA (vessel causing damage in Marine Park) or 38DD (discharging waste).
Penalty: 500 penalty units.
(2) Strict liability applies to subsection (1).
> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.