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Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
sec.305Entering caution zone
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sec.305 Entering caution zone
A person in control of a permitted boat must not, without a reasonable excuse, bring the boat within the caution zone for a marine mammal if— 3 or more boats are already within the caution zone or no approach zone for the mammal; or the boat is moving at a speed of more than 6 knots. Maximum penalty— if the caution zone applies as a result of a marine mammal special management declaration—165 penalty units; or otherwise—120 penalty units. s 305 amd 2025 SL No. 42 s 23
- (a) 3 or more boats are already within the caution zone or no approach zone for the mammal; or
- (b) the boat is moving at a speed of more than 6 knots.
- (a) if the caution zone applies as a result of a marine mammal special management declaration—165 penalty units; or
- (b) otherwise—120 penalty units.