Section 44 Defence relating to prescribed other Queensland regulated ships

Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016

It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against section 43 if the defendant establishes that, at the time of the sale, a survey report for the ship—

(a) had been obtained; or

(b) was to be obtained for the purpose of section 29.

Queensland Marine Safety Regulation 2016 current as at 1 February 2026. Official text: legislation.qld.gov.au.

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