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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Protection of marine environment from harmful substances - Penalties

245: Penalties in respect of sections 240, 241, and 242A

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"Penalties for breaking maritime rules: fines up to $5,000 for individuals or $50,000 for companies"

If you break the rules in sections 240, 241, or 242A of the Maritime Transport Act 1994, you can get in trouble. You might have to pay a fine if you are found guilty. The fine can be up to $5,000 if you are an individual.

If you are a company, the fine can be up to $50,000. You might also have to pay more money for each day you keep breaking the rules. This can be up to $1,000 per day for an individual or up to $10,000 per day for a company.

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Part 19Protection of marine environment from harmful substances
Penalties

245Penalties in respect of sections 240, 241, and 242A

  1. Every person who commits an offence against section 240, 241, or 242A is liable on conviction,—

  2. in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, if the offence is a continuing one, to a further fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence is continued:
    1. in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 and, if the offence is a continuing one, to a further fine not exceeding $10,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence is continued.

      Notes
      • Section 245 heading: amended, on , by section 46(1) of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 84).
      • Section 245: amended, on , by section 46(2) of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 84).
      • Section 245: amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).