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Maritime Transport Act 1994

Plans and responses to protect marine environment from marine oil spills - Obligations and offences in respect of marine oil spill contingency plans

317: Penalties

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"Breaking certain maritime rules can lead to fines of up to $10,000 for individuals or $100,000 for others"

If you break the rules in sections 314, 315, or 316, you can get in trouble. You might have to pay a fine if you are found guilty. The fine can be up to $10,000 if you are an individual.

If you are not an individual, the fine can be up to $100,000. You can find more information about these rules in section 314, section 315, or section 316. These rules are part of the law to help keep you and others safe.

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317Penalties

  1. Every person who commits an offence against section 314 or section 315 or section 316 is liable on conviction,—

  2. in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $10,000:
    1. in any other case, to a fine not exceeding $100,000.

      Notes
      • Section 317: amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).