119Vessels exempt from certain requirements of Part

119 Vessels exempt from certain requirements of Part

119 Vessels exempt from certain requirements of Part

(1) This Part does not apply to the following vessels—

(a) a vessel (other than a personal watercraft) used in connection with lifesaving or surf rescues by a local council,

(b) a vessel (other than a personal watercraft) used in connection with lifesaving, surf rescues, a competition or training conducted by a club affiliated with—

(i) the Royal Life Saving Society—Australia, or

(ii) Surf Life Saving Australia Limited, or

(iii) Surf Life Saving New South Wales,

(c) a rowing shell on enclosed waters.

(2) Division 2 (except to the extent that it imposes requirements relating to lifejackets) does not apply to the following vessels—

(a) a personal watercraft on enclosed waters,

(b) a canoe on enclosed waters (whether or not fitted with a motor),

(c) a surf ski, sailboard or kiteboard.

(3) Division 2 (except to the extent that it imposes requirements relating to lifejackets) and Division 4 do not apply to a vessel that—

(a) is not ordinarily operated in State waters, and

(b) has not been continuously in State waters for a period of more than 3 months, and

(c) complies with the requirements for the carriage of safety equipment that apply to the vessel’s place of registration or home port.