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Marine Safety Act 1998

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#### 131 Proof of lawful or reasonable excuse 131 Proof of lawful or reasonable excuse > If an act or omission is, by the marine legislation, made an offence when done or omitted without lawful or reasonable excuse, proof of the lawful or reasonable excuse lies on the accused.

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