s 54
In forceCertificate by Minister to be evidence
Part 5Other matters
54 Certificate by Minister to be evidence
(1)
The Minister may give a written certificate stating a place specified in the certificate is a place:
(a)
in Australian waters; or
(b)
in Commonwealth waters; or
(c)
in waters within the limits of a State or the Northern Territory; or
(d)
in coastal waters of a State or the Northern Territory; or
(e)
in a specified protected zone.
(2)
In a proceeding for an offence against this Act or a contravention of a civil penalty provision, a certificate under subsection (1) is prima facie evidence of the matters stated in the certificate.
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