Marine and Safety (Pilotage and Navigation) Regulations 2017
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79 Fires
(1) MAST, by notice, may direct a person to extinguish or screen any fire that –
(a) may reasonably be mistaken for a navigation light; or
(b) throws a glare in a manner likely to affect navigation.
(2) The notice may specify –
(a) the period within which the person is to comply with the directions in the notice; and
(b) the period, definite or indefinite, during which the person is to comply with the directions in the notice.
(3) A person who is given a notice under subregulation (1) must comply with that notice.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.