Jervis Bay Territory Marine Safety Ordinance 2016
69Lifejacket requirements for vessels under 4.8 metres in length
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69 Lifejacket requirements for vessels under 4.8 metres in length
(1) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person is on board a vessel in Territory waters; and (b) the vessel is less than 4.8 metres in length; and (c) the person is not wearing an appropriate lifejacket; and (d) any of the following apply: (i) the person is on board the vessel at night; (ii) another person, who is 12 years of age or older, is not also on board the vessel.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person operates a vessel in Territory waters; and (b) the vessel is less than 4.8 metres in length; and (c) another person on board the vessel contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.