24Offence—reckless or negligent operation of a vessel

24 Offence—reckless or negligent operation of a vessel

A person (the first person) commits an offence if: (a) the first person operates a vessel in Territory waters; and (b) the operation of the vessel gives rise to a danger of: (i) harm or death to another person; or (ii) damage to property of another person; and (c) the first person is reckless or negligent as to whether the operation of the vessel would give rise to the danger.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 10 months or 50 penalty units, or both.