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Civil Aviation Act 1990

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65O: Dangerous goods

You could also call this:

"Rules about things that can be dangerous on planes"

You are not allowed to bring dangerous goods onto an aircraft if it's against the rules. If you do carry dangerous goods or make someone else carry them on an aircraft when it's not allowed, you are breaking the law. This is called an offence.

If you are found guilty of this offence, you might have to pay a fine. The most you can be fined is $2,500. This is different from some other offences in the Civil Aviation Act, which might have different punishments.

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65ODangerous goods

  1. Every person commits an offence who, in breach of the rules, carries or causes to be carried on an aircraft any dangerous goods.

  2. Despite section 28(6), every person who commits an offence against subsection (1) is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,500.

Notes
  • Section 65O: inserted, on , by section 28 of the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 8).
  • Section 65O(2): amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).