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CurrentOffence—operating without an ISSC
Part 4Ship security plans and ISSCs for regulated Australian ships
Division 6International ship security certificates
80 Offence—operating without an ISSC
(1)
The ship operator for a regulated Australian ship commits an offence if:
(a)
the ship is being used for maritime transport; and
(b)
there is no ISSC or interim ISSC in force for the ship.
Penalty: 200 penalty units.
(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply if the ship 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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