31Climbing on vessels

#### 31 Climbing on vessels 31 Climbing on vessels > > (1) A person must not, without lawful authority or the consent of the operator of the vessel— > > > > > (a) climb onto or attach himself or herself to a vessel in navigable waters, or > > > > > (b) assist any person to climb onto or attach himself or herself to any vessel in navigable waters. > > > > Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. > > > (2) This clause does not apply if the person who climbs on or attaches himself or herself to a vessel does so because of an emergency or in order to avoid an immediate risk of injuring persons or damaging property.