Section 150 - Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 - Master or owner of vessel used in offence of engaging in prohibited or restricted activities

150 Master or owner of vessel used in offence of engaging in prohibited or restricted activities

(1) A person (the first person) commits an offence if: (a) the first person is the owner or master of a vessel; and (b) the first person permits another person to use the vessel; and (c) the other person commits an offence against section 148; and (d) the vessel is used in the commission of the offence and the first person is reckless as to that fact.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years or 300 penalty units, or both.

(2) Strict liability applies to paragraph (1)(c).

150Master or owner of vessel used in offence of engaging in prohibited or restricted activities

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150 Master or owner of vessel used in offence of engaging in prohibited or restricted activities