8Powers of authorised persons

8 Powers of authorised persons

(1)  An authorised person may –

(a) direct an operator of a lightweight craft –

(i) to remove the craft from the vicinity; or

(ii) to proceed to a place indicated by the authorised person; and

(b) give directions to the operator of a lightweight craft relating to –

(i) the manner of approaching or departing from a location; or

(ii) the manner of taking up or setting down passengers or loading or unloading goods; or

(iii) the mooring or anchoring of boats; and

(c) remove a lightweight craft to a place of safe custody if –

(i) the craft is abandoned without being securely moored or at anchor; or

(ii) while operating the craft, the operator is unfit, in the opinion of the authorised person, to operate the craft because of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs; or

(iii) in the opinion of the authorised person, the lightweight craft impedes safe navigation; and

(d) give directions, including to stop, to the operator of a lightweight craft; and

(e) board any lightweight craft to inspect it or any object on the craft; and

(f) request the operator of a lightweight craft to give his or her name, age and address.

(2)  The operator of a lightweight craft must comply with the directions of an authorised person.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.