47Handling and transport of dangerous goods

47 Handling and transport of dangerous goods (1) Australian Standard AS 3846-2005 applies to, and in respect of, the handling and transport of dangerous goods within a designated (2) For subsection (1), Australian Standard AS 3846-2005 applies as if: (a) dangerous cargoes were defined by that Standard as having the same meaning as dangerous goods in this Act; and (b) the whole of the area of a designated port were a port area as defined by that Standard. (3) Regulations may provide that, instead of Australian Standard AS 3846-2005, another Australian Standard, or an International Standard, generally applicable to the handling and transport of dangerous goods in ports applies in relation to the handling and transport of dangerous goods within a designated port with any prescribed modifications. (4) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person engages in conduct within a designated port in relation to the handling or transport of dangerous goods; and

Ports Management Act 2015 48 (b) the conduct contravenes Australian Standard AS 3846-2005 or another Standard that applies under subsection (3). (5) A prosecution cannot be instituted in respect of an offence against subsection (4) without the written consent of the Competent