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Civil Aviation Act 2023

Functions, powers, and duties of participants in civil aviation system - General offences and liability provisions

40: Operating aircraft in careless manner

You could also call this:

"Flying an aircraft carelessly is against the law and can result in a big fine."

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If you operate an aircraft in a careless manner, you commit an offence. You can be fined if you are found guilty of this offence. The fine can be up to $30,000 if you are an individual, or up to $100,000 if you are not an individual, such as a company, and you can check the Civil Aviation Act 1990 for more information on similar rules. This rule is extra to other regulations or rules that already exist. You should note that other rules and regulations still apply even if you break this rule.

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Part 2Functions, powers, and duties of participants in civil aviation system
General offences and liability provisions

40Operating aircraft in careless manner

  1. A person who operates any aircraft in a careless manner commits an offence.

  2. A person who commits an offence against subsection (1) is liable on conviction,—

  3. in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $30,000:
    1. in the case of any other person, to a fine not exceeding $100,000.

      1. This section is in addition to and does not limit the regulations or rules.

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