44Offence to apply for local mariners certificate if prohibited from doing so

44 Offence to apply for local mariners certificate if prohibited from doing so

(1)  This section applies if, pursuant to section 41(5)(b) or section 42(4)(b) , a person is prohibited from applying for a specified kind of local mariners certificate for a specified period.

(2)  The person must not, during the specified period, apply for a local mariners certificate of the specified kind.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(3)  However, the person does not commit any offence under subsection (2) by applying for a restricted mariners certificate under Division 6 during the specified period.