sec.44Restrictions on divers using grey nurse shark area

sec.44 Restrictions on divers using grey nurse shark area

This section applies to a person in control of a vessel if divers are taking part in diving activities from the vessel in the grey nurse shark area. However, this section does not apply in relation to— a person participating in a tourism program if the person is diving under the instruction of the person conducting the program; or a diver associated with a dive club if the diver is participating in dive activities with the club. Before a diver enters the water, the person must ensure that each diver is given a summary of the area restrictions for the grey nurse shark area. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. Also, the person must ensure that no more than 10 divers are in the water at the same time. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (sec.44-ssec.1) This section applies to a person in control of a vessel if divers are taking part in diving activities from the vessel in the grey nurse shark area. (sec.44-ssec.2) However, this section does not apply in relation to— a person participating in a tourism program if the person is diving under the instruction of the person conducting the program; or a diver associated with a dive club if the diver is participating in dive activities with the club. (sec.44-ssec.3) Before a diver enters the water, the person must ensure that each diver is given a summary of the area restrictions for the grey nurse shark area. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.44-ssec.4) Also, the person must ensure that no more than 10 divers are in the water at the same time. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.

• (a) a person participating in a tourism program if the person is diving under the instruction of the person conducting the program; or
• (b) a diver associated with a dive club if the diver is participating in dive activities with the club.