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In forceTowed water sports
6 Towed water sports
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person is being towed behind a pleasure craft; and
(b) the person is not wearing a personal flotation device that is appropriate for the activity.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person is operating a pleasure craft; and
(aa)
the person is at least 16 years of age; and
(b)
another person is being towed behind the pleasure craft; and
(c) the person being towed is not wearing a personal flotation device that is appropriate for the activity.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subregulation (1) or (2) is an offence of strict liability.
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