If you are in distress, you can use any means you have to get attention and help. You can use anything to show where you are and get assistance. This law does not stop you from doing what you need to do to stay safe.
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136: Recovery of fees, or
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138: Application of Commerce Act 1986 to acquisition or disposition of management rights or licence in relation to radio frequencies, or
"How the Commerce Act applies to buying or selling radio frequency rights"
Nothing in this Act shall prohibit any person in distress from using any means at that person's disposal to attract attention, indicate the person's position, and obtain assistance.
