98Requiring master of a vessel to answer questions about the nature of the vessel

98 Requiring master of a vessel to answer questions about the nature of the vessel

(1) A marine safety inspector may require the master of a vessel to: (a) answer questions put by the inspector about the nature or operations of the vessel; and (b) produce any books, records or documents about the nature or operations of the vessel requested by the inspector. (2) A person commits an offence if: (a) a requirement is made of the person under subsection (1); and (b) the person fails to comply with the requirement.

Penalty: 30 penalty units.

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.