77AOffence to approach whales

77A Offence to approach whales (1) A person must not approach any whale at a distance that is less than the prescribed minimum distance. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to— (a) a person who is acting in accordance with— (i) a permit under section 78; or (ii) a permit under Division 2; or (iii) a written authorisation under section 28A; or (b) an authorised officer who is acting in the course of his or her duties as an authorised officer, if the action is reasonably necessary for the welfare of the whale or to investigate a failure to comply with the Act. S. 78