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Noise in the vicinity of marine mammals

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Part 4General restrictions on activities relating to marine mammals

25 Noise in the vicinity of marine mammals

(1)

A person within the caution zone of a marine mammal must not make or cause to be made any loud or sudden noise.

Penalty: 20 penalty units.

(2)

A person within the caution zone of a marine mammal must not play back or cause to be played back an underwater sound or a recording of any kind.

Penalty: 20 penalty units.

(3)

A person does not commit an offence against subregulation (1) or (2) if—

(a)

the person is acting in accordance with a permit or authorisation granted or issued under the Act; or

(b)

the person is an authorised officer acting in the course of the officer's duties or a person acting under the direction of an authorised officer.

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