Marine Safety Act 1998
91Offence for failing to comply with direction, or obstructing, harbour master
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91 Offence for failing to comply with direction, or obstructing, harbour master
91 Offence for failing to comply with direction, or obstructing, harbour master
(1) The master of a vessel who, without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to comply with a direction given under this part is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.
(2) A person who, without reasonable excuse, obstructs a harbour master (or any person acting under the direction of a harbour master) exercising any function under this Part is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty (subsection (2)): 50 penalty units.
s 91: Am 2025 No 12, Sch 1[62].