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#### 13 Requirements in relation to engine power rating
13 Requirements in relation to engine power rating
> The owner and master of a vessel are each guilty of an offence if the vessel is operated while having a motor that exceeds—
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> > (a) the power rating specified for the vessel by the manufacturer, or
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> > (b) if there is no power rating specified for the vessel by the manufacturer or the power rating is not apparent—
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> > > (i) in the case of a vessel with an outboard motor, the maximum power capacity as calculated in accordance with section 2.6 of AS 1799.1—2009Small craft—General requirements for power boats, or
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> > > (ii) in any other case, the power rating (if any) approved by Transport for NSW for vessels of that kind.
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> Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.