225Notice of route followed by pipeline

225  Notice of route followed by pipeline

 (1) A pipeline licensee contravenes this subsection if:

 (a) the licensee constructs a pipeline in an offshore area; and

 (b) the licensee does not inform both the Titles Administrator and the Australian Hydrographic Office, in writing, of the exact route followed by the pipeline by the earlier of:

 (i) 14 days after the day that construction of the pipeline is completed; and

 (ii) the day before the pipeline is operated.

 (2) A pipeline licensee commits an offence of strict liability if the licensee contravenes subsection (1).

Note: This subsection is a continuing offence under section 4K of the Crimes Act 1914. See section 237 of this instrument for the maximum penalty for each day that an offence under this subsection continues.

 (3) A pipeline licensee is liable to a civil penalty if the licensee contravenes subsection (1).

Note: This subsection is a continuing civil penalty provision under section 93 of the Regulatory Powers Act. See section 237 of this instrument for the maximum civil penalty for each day that a contravention referred to in this subsection continues.