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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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"Fines for breaking maritime rules"

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If you break the rules in sections 240, 241, or 242A of the Maritime Transport Act, you can get a fine. You can get a fine of up to $5,000 if you are an individual. If you are a company, you can get a fine of up to $50,000.

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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).