Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2026
35Vessels must not emit offensive noise
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35 Vessels must not emit offensive noise
35 Vessels must not emit offensive noise
(1) The owner or person in charge of a vessel must not cause the vessel to be used on navigable waters in a way that emits offensive noise.
Maximum penalty—
(a) for an individual—50 penalty units, or
(b) for a corporation—100 penalty units.
(2) This section does not affect the liability of the actual offender but, if a penalty, including a penalty under a penalty notice, has been imposed on or recovered from a person in relation to the offence, whether the actual offender, the person in charge of the vessel or the owner of the vessel, no further penalty may be imposed on or recovered from another person.