CE may require survey
68 CE may require survey
If the CE is of the opinion that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that a vessel may be unsafe, that a vessel does not have the equipment or markings required by the regulations or that its equipment may not be in good working order, the CE may, by notice in writing to the owner of the vessel, require the owner to obtain a certificate from a surveyor accredited or otherwise recognised under the Marine
Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law certifying that—
the vessel is safe; and
the vessel has the equipment and markings required by this Act and the regulations and the equipment is in good working order.
A notice under this section may prohibit the use of the vessel until the certificate is obtained.
A person who—
fails without reasonable excuse to obtain a certificate of survey within the time allowed by a notice under this section; or
uses a vessel contrary to a notice under this section, is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $5 000.
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