Geographical application

In force

(1)

Section 9 does not apply to:

(a)

an offence against Subdivision B; or

(b)

a contravention of a civil penalty provision in Subdivision B.

(2)

The master or owner of a foreign vessel, or a recreational vessel that does not have Australian nationality:

(a)

does not commit an offence against Subdivision B that involves the vessel; and

(b)

is not liable for a contravention of a civil penalty provision of Subdivision B that involves the vessel;

unless, at the time of the act or omission constituting the alleged offence or contravention, the vessel is:

(c)

in an Australian port; or

(d)

entering or leaving an Australian port; or

(e)

in the internal waters of Australia; or

(f)

in the territorial sea of Australia.

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