78B
CurrentShip operators required to provide statement of compliance
Part 4Ship security plans and ISSCs for regulated Australian ships
Division 5AStatement of compliance for plans
78B Ship operators required to provide statement of compliance
(1)
The ship operator for a regulated Australian ship commits an offence if:
(a)
a ship security plan for the ship is in force; and
(b)
the operator fails to give the Secretary a statement of compliance for the plan in accordance with section 78A.
Penalty: 200 penalty units.
(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply if the operator has a reasonable excuse.
Note:
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
(3)
Subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.
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