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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Obligations and powers in relation to marine protection documents - Penalties

279: Penalties for individuals

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If you break the law under section 277 or section 278, you can get in trouble. You might have to go to prison for up to 12 months or pay a fine of up to $10,000. You could also have to pay an additional penalty under section 409.

You will only get these penalties if you are found guilty in court. The court will decide what penalty is fair for what you have done. You can find more information about these penalties in the relevant sections of the law.

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Part 22Obligations and powers in relation to marine protection documents
Penalties

279Penalties for individuals

  1. Every individual who commits an offence against section 277 or section 278 is liable on conviction—

  2. to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding $10,000; and
    1. to an additional penalty under section 409.

      Notes
      • Section 279: amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).