23Removal of heavily fouled vessels from marine park or aquatic reserve

#### 23 Removal of heavily fouled vessels from marine park or aquatic reserve 23 Removal of heavily fouled vessels from marine park or aquatic reserve > > (1) An authorised officer may direct the master of a vessel to remove the vessel from a marine park or an aquatic reserve if the authorised officer reasonably believes that the vessel’s hull or machinery is so heavily fouled by marine organisms that it poses a significant risk of the introduction of exotic animals or plants into the marine park or aquatic reserve. > > > (2) A master of a vessel must not fail to comply with such a direction. > > > > Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.