115Offences

115 Offences (1) A person must not, except in accordance with this Part or section 267 or 268, move an impounded or immobilised recreational vessel or tamper with any equipment used to immobilise a recreational vessel. (2) It is not an offence under subsection (1) to move an impounded or immobilised recreational vessel or tamper with any equipment used to immobilise a recreational vessel— (a) if the impounded or immobilised recreational vessel is obstructing access to any property and it is necessary to move the recreational vessel to protect any person or property from a risk of imminent harm; or (b) to protect the recreational vessel from a risk of imminent harm; or S. 115(2)(c) amended by Nos 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 107.6), 34/2023 s. 127(Sch. 1 item 7.32). (c) to comply with a direction made under this Act by a harbour master, Safe Transport Victoria, a police officer or a transport safety officer. S. 115(3) amended by No. 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 107.6). (3) A person must not obstruct or hinder a police officer in the valid exercise of a power under this Part.