Prescribed minimum distance from whales for regulated aircraft
7 Prescribed minimum distance from whales for regulated aircraft
For the purposes of section 77A(1) of the Act, the prescribed minimum distance for a person operating a regulated aircraft is 500 vertical metres if the person is operating the regulated aircraft within a 500-metre radius of a whale.
The minimum distance specified in subregulation (1) does not apply if the regulated aircraft is being used—
to search for or rescue persons under the authority of Victoria Police; or
to patrol for sharks under the authority of Surf Life Saving Victoria; or
by a person acting in accordance with a permit or authorisation granted or issued under the Act; or
by a person attending an emergency within the meaning of the Emergency Management Act 2013.
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