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Marine Safety Regulation 2016
126Lifejacket must be worn by a child less than 12 years of age
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126 Lifejacket must be worn by a child less than 12 years of age
> > (1) A child who is less than 12 years of age is required to wear an appropriate lifejacket if the child is—
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> > > (a) on board a vessel that is less than 4.8 metres in length, or
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> > > (b) in an open area on board a vessel that is less than 8 metres in length and is underway.
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> > (2) The operator of a vessel must ensure that each child on board the vessel wears an appropriate lifejacket when required by this clause.
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> > Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.