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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Offences in relation to maritime activity - Further provisions relating to offences

81: Strict liability and defences

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"Rules about being responsible, even if it's not your fault, and how to defend yourself"

If you look at section 81 of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, you will see it is about strict liability and defences. This section was repealed on 5 May 2003. It was repealed by section 35(1)(f) of the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002, which you can find on the New Zealand legislation website.

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Part 6Offences in relation to maritime activity
Further provisions relating to offences

81Strict liability and defences (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 81: repealed, on , by section 35(1)(f) of the Health and Safety in Employment Amendment Act 2002 (2002 No 86).