40Offence—discharge of greywater from vessel—the Act, s 243(2)(d)

40 Offence—discharge of greywater from vessel—the Act, s 243(2)(d)

40 Offence—discharge of greywater from vessel—the Act, s 243(2)(d)

(1) The following persons are each guilty of an offence if greywater is discharged from a vessel into State waters—

(a) the person who discharged the greywater,

(b) the owner of the vessel,

(c) the master of the vessel.

Maximum penalty—$11,000.

(2) Greywater may be discharged—

(a) into a waste collection facility, or

(b) in accordance with an environment protection licence.

(3) It is a defence to prosecution for an offence under subsection (1)(b) and (c) if the defendant shows all reasonable precautions were taken to prevent the discharge.