Jervis Bay Territory Marine Safety Ordinance 2016
68Lifejacket requirements for children under 12 years of age
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68 Lifejacket requirements for children under 12 years of age
(1) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person operates a recreational vessel in Territory waters; and (b) the vessel is less than 4.8 metres in length; and (c) a child under the age of 12 years is: (i) on board the vessel; and (ii) not wearing an appropriate lifejacket.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person operates a recreational vessel in Territory waters; and (b) the vessel is less than 8 metres in length and underway; and (c) a child under the age of 12 years is: (i) in an open area on board the vessel; and (ii) not wearing an appropriate lifejacket.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.