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Marine Pollution Act 2012
17Offence of being responsible for discharge of oil into State waters from a ship
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17 Offence of being responsible for discharge of oil into State waters from a ship
17 Offence of being responsible for discharge of oil into State waters from a ship
A person responsible for the discharge of any oil from a ship into State waters is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty—
(a) in the case of an individual—$500,000, or
(b) in the case of a corporation—$10,000,000.
s 17: Am 2021 No 8, Sch 1.2[10].