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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 commit an offence against section 277 or section 278, you can be liable on conviction. You may face imprisonment for up to 12 months or a fine of up to $10,000. You may also face an additional penalty under section 409.

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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).