Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Regulations 1985
Reprinted as at 27 August 1999
Reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 27 August 1999
Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Regulations 1985
CONTENTS
1.Citation1
2.Commencement1
3.Modified penalties1
4.Forms1
5.Offence of unauthorized endorsement or alteration of infringement notices2
First Schedule
Second Schedule
Notes
Reprinted under the Reprints Act 1984 as at 27 August 1999
Western Australian Marine Act 1982
Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Regulations 1985
These regulations may be cited as the Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Regulations 1985 1.
These regulations shall come into operation 3 months after the day on which they are published in the Gazette 1.
The amount specified in the fourth column of Schedule 1 opposite the description set out in the third column of that Schedule of an offence created by the provision specified opposite thereto in the second column of that Schedule is the modified penalty in respect of that offence for the purposes of section 132(1) of the Act.
The several forms specified in Schedule 2 are prescribed for the respective purposes for which forms are required by sections 132(1), 132(5), 133(2) and 134(1) of the Act.
5.Offence of unauthorized endorsement or alteration of infringement notices
(1)A person who, not being an authorized person or a designated officer, makes any endorsement on, or alteration to, an infringement notice commits an offence and is liable to a penalty not exceeding $200.
(2)In subregulation (1) —
“authorized person”, “designated officer” and “infringement notice
First Schedule
Modified Penalties
Item |
Navigable Waters Regulation |
Description of offence |
Modified Penalty $ |
1 |
6A |
Failing to comply with directions....................... |
100 |
1A |
14 |
Vessel travelling so as to cause nuisance or damage................................................................ |
80 |
1B |
14A(a) |
Navigating vessel so as to endanger safety of vessel or person................................................... |
100 |
2 |
14A(b) |
Navigating vessel so as to obstruct, impede or interfere with other vessel................................... |
80 |
3 |
14B |
Permitting person to expose portion of body to risk of injury beyond hull limits of vessel........... |
60 |
4 |
15(1) |
Motor boat towing more than one vessel through or under bridge...................................... |
60 |
5 |
19(2) |
Navigating vessel less than 3.75 metres long more than 5 nautical miles from nearest point at low water mark on mainland shore.................... |
100 |
6 |
19A |
Vessel exceeding speed of 10 knots between sunset and sunrise — |
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(a)by not more than 10 knots........ |
80 |
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(b)by more than 10 knots.............. |
100 |
7 |
19B |
Using or setting off signal, flare, rocket or other distress signals, except in case of emergency or vessel in distress, without prior written permission of Department ................................ |
100 |
8 |
19C(1) |
Failing to exhibit on vessel required diving flag |
100 |
8A |
19C(3) |
Failing to display required lights on vessel engaged in diving operations............................. |
100 |
8B |
19D |
Failing to display a diving flag from personal buoy................................................................... |
100 |
9 |
19E |
Failing to maintain distance of 50 metres between vessel and buoy or other vessel displaying diving flag or failing to reduce speed of vessel to slowest navigable speed whilst passing within 50 metres of buoy or other vessel....................................................... |
100 |
10 |
42(a) |
Anchoring or mooring vessel in fairway or channel when not in distress............................... |
60 |
11 |
42(c) |
Placing cable or rope or other obstruction across fairway or channel without written permission of Department.................................. |
100 |
12 |
43(a) |
Obstructing channel or fairway with net or buoyed objects................................................. |
60 |
13 |
45B(1)(a) |
Using or having on navigable waters unregistered registrable vessel........................... |
80 |
14 |
45B(1)(b) |
Failing to have current boat registration label properly affixed to vessel.................................. |
80 |
15 |
45B(7) |
Failing to have registrable vessel legibly marked with registration number........................ |
80 |
16 |
45B(8) |
Registrable vessel failing to have required identification marking when proceeding north of Geraldton........................................................ |
60 |
17 |
45BA(4)(c) |
Use of vessel with incorrectly affixed dealer plates................................................................... |
60 |
18 |
45D(1)(a) |
Failing to produce certificate of registration of vessel within specified time............................ |
40 |
19 |
45D(1)(b) |
Failing to notify Department of change of registered particulars, or of address of owner, of vessel within 15 days.......................................... |
60 |
20 |
45E(1)(a) |
Failing to furnish purchaser of vessel with registration certificate......................................... |
60 |
21 |
45E(1)(b) |
Failing to notify Department of sale or disposal of registered vessel within 7 days................... |
60 |
22 |
45E(2)(a) |
Failing to apply for transfer of registration within 15 days of acquisition of registered vessel ................................................................ |
60 |
23 |
45E(3) |
Failing to notify Department of loss of registered vessel within 15 days..................... |
60 |
24 |
48(a)(i) |
Driving a motor boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots or water ski‑ing or para‑sailing in water with a depth of less than 3 metres....................... |
80 |
24A |
48(a)(ii) |
Driving a motor boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots or water ski‑ing or para‑sailing within 45 metres of a river bank or low water mark.... |
80 |
24B |
48(b) |
Driving a motor boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots or water ski‑ing or para‑sailing in or through mooring area......................................... |
80 |
24C |
48(c) |
Driving a motor boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots or water ski‑ing or para‑sailing within 15 metres of a vessel under weigh..................... |
80 |
24D |
48(d)(i) |
Driving a motor boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots or water ski‑ing or para‑sailing within 45 metres of a moored vessel.............................. |
80 |
24E |
48(d)(iii) |
Driving a motor boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots or water ski‑ing or para‑sailing within 45 metres of a person in the water..................... |
100 |
24F |
48(d)(iv) |
Driving a motor boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots or water ski‑ing or para‑sailing within 45 metres of a jetty or wharf.............................. |
80 |
24G |
48(e) |
Driving a motor boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots or water ski‑ing or para‑sailing through an arch of a bridge ............................................ |
80 |
25 |
48A(2) |
Driving motor boat towing para‑sailor or water skier in area not set aside for purpose................ |
100 |
26 |
49(1) |
Towing para‑sailor or water skier without observer in towing speed boat.......................... |
80 |
27 |
49(2) |
Driver of or observer in speed boat towing para‑sailor or water skier failing to maintain constant lookout or watch .................................. |
60 |
28 |
49A(1)(b) |
Owner or person in control of speed boat allowing person under 17 to drive or operate speed boat.......................................................... |
100 |
29 |
49C |
Failing to drive speed boat at least 45 metres behind water skier or other boat.................... |
60 |
30 |
49D |
Driver of boat about to take off failing to yield right of way to speed boat landing water skier |
60 |
31 |
49E |
Trailing ski rope within 30 metres of shore in water ski area..................................................... |
60 |
32 |
49G |
Failing to keep speed boat towing water skier at least 30 metres from shore when not engaged in landing or taking off water skier.................... |
60 |
33 |
49H |
Driver of speed boat failing to maintain correct distance after landing water skier before retrieving tow line or thereafter driving speed boat at more than 8 knots or so as to interfere with or obstruct other boat towing water skier |
60 |
34 |
49I |
Driver of speed boat failing to maintain distance of 25 metres from shore when landing water skier........................................................ |
60 |
35 |
49J |
Sitting on gunwale or back of driving seat when driving speed boat.............................................. |
60 |
36 |
49K |
Water skier failing to retrieve water ski........ |
60 |
37 |
49M(1)(a) or (b) |
Using navigable waters for purpose of slalom course or ski‑jump — |
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(a)without prior written permission of Department........................... |
100 |
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(b)without required marker buoys and pennants ............................ |
60 |
38 |
50 |
Driving motor boat towing water skier between sundown and 8am on |
100 |
38A |
50A(2) |
Freestyle driving, surfing or wave jumping in a prohibited area…………………........................ |
100 |
38B |
50A(3) |
Freestyle driving, surfing or wave jumping within — (a)30m of another personal watercraft; or (b)50m of any other vessel or person…………….. |
100 |
38C |
50B |
Failing to wear an appropriate flotation device while on a personal watercraft………… |
100 |
39 |
51 |
Using motor boat not fitted with efficient silencer approved by Department.................... |
80 |
40 |
51A |
Causing or permitting motor boat to emit smoke or vapour causing danger, nuisance or annoyance.......................................................... |
80 |
40A |
51D |
Failing to fit a bilge pump................................ |
80 |
41 |
52 |
Failing to equip vessel with approved fire extinguisher....................................................... |
80 |
42 |
52A |
Failing to equip vessel with required number of approved life jackets whilst being navigated outside protected waters.................................. |
100 |
43 |
52B |
Failing to equip vessel with required number of distress signals whilst being navigated outside protected waters................................................ |
80 |
43A |
52BAA |
Failing to equip vessel with an approved and licensed marine transceiver................................ |
100 |
43B |
52BAB |
Failing to equip vessel with an approved Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon..... |
100 |
44 |
52BA(1)(a) |
Failing to maintain items of safety equipment of vessel in serviceable condition................... |
80 |
45 |
52BA(1)(b) |
Failing to have safety equipment of vessel readily accessible to all persons on board........ |
80 |
46 |
52BA(3) |
Failing to produce items of safety equipment to officer of Department on demand...................... |
80 |
47 |
52C |
Vessel not carrying efficient anchor and line whilst outside protected waters...................... |
80 |
48 |
52G |
Failing to display navigation lights on small motor boat as required...................................... |
100 |
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Western Australian Marine Act Section |
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[48A |
deleted] |
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49 |
13(1)(a) |
Uncertificated person acting in a position of command on a commercial vessel...................... |
200 |
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Western Australian Marine Act Section |
Description of offence |
Modified Penalty $ |
50 |
13(1)(b) |
Employing an uncertificated person in a position of command................................... |
200 |
51 |
13(2) |
Failing to ascertain whether an employee on a commercial vessel is duly certificated........... |
200 |
52 |
14 |
Beginning a voyage on a commercial vessel without sufficient crew, or with under qualified or inexperienced crew..................................... |
200 |
53 |
26(3) |
Being underway or plying without, or contrary to, certificate of survey.................................... |
200 |
54 |
27 |
Beginning a voyage without exhibiting evidence of compliance with survey requirements....................................................... |
200 |
55 |
28 |
Carrying too many people on board ship...... |
200 |
56 |
40(a) |
Beginning a voyage without appropriate life saving appliances......................................... |
200 |
57 |
40(b) |
Allowing loss of, or damage to, life saving appliances............................................................ |
200 |
58 |
40(c) |
Failing to repair or replace life saving appliances........................................................... |
200 |
59 |
40(d) |
Failing to keep life saving appliances fit and ready for use.................................................... |
200 |
60 |
42(a) |
Beginning a voyage without appropriate fire appliances........................................................... |
200 |
61 |
42(b) |
Allowing loss of, or damage to, fire appliances.. |
200 |
62 |
42(c) |
Failing to repair or replace fire appliances........ |
200 |
63 |
42(d) |
Failing to keep fire appliances fit and ready for use...................................................................... |
200 |
64 |
44(a) |
Beginning a voyage without appropriate radio equipment...................................................... |
200 |
65 |
44(b) |
Beginning a voyage without a qualified radio operator on board............................................ |
200 |
66 |
48(a) |
Beginning a voyage without required equipment............................................................ |
100 |
67 |
48(b) |
Failing to keep required equipment in good repair................................................................... |
100 |
68 |
58(2)(a) |
Failing to produce logbook or other documents........................................................... |
100 |
69 |
63(2) |
Failing to take vessel to nearest port............... |
100 |
70 |
63(5) |
Navigating vessel in breach of order............... |
100 |
71 |
64(2) |
Failing to render assistance or give details after a collision...................................................... |
100 |
72 |
64(4) |
Failing to make immediate report of a casualty or injury on, or damage to, a commercial vessel |
100 |
73 |
64(5) |
Failing to confirm report of a casualty or injury on, or damage to, a commercial vessel.............. |
100 |
74 |
66(3)(a) |
Obstructing an authorized person in relation to an area closed to navigation............................ |
100 |
75 |
66(3)(b) |
Navigating a vessel in an area closed to navigation .......................................................... |
100 |
76 |
67(3) |
Exceeding speed limit by — |
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(a)more than 3, but less than 5, knots............................................ |
50 |
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(b)5 or more, but less than 10, knots |
80 |
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(c)10 knots or more....................... |
100 |
77 |
69 |
Failing to batten down and secure hatches...... |
100 |
78 |
70(1) |
Going on board a vessel in port at night without authority............................................................ |
100 |
79 |
72(1)(a) |
Being drunk or disorderly and attempting to board a passenger ship without authority........... |
100 |
80 |
72(1)(b) |
Being drunk or disorderly on board a passenger ship and refusing to leave when requested......... |
100 |
81 |
72(1)(c) |
Molesting a passenger on a passenger ship after being warned................................................... |
100 |
82 |
72(1)(d) |
Being on board a passenger ship without authority and refusing to leave when requested.. |
100 |
83 |
72(1)(e) |
Attempting to enter a passenger ship after entry has been refused................................................. |
100 |
84 |
72(1)(f) |
Refusing to leave a passenger ship when requested............................................................ |
100 |
85 |
72(1)(g) |
Attempting to travel on a passenger ship without paying the fare...................................... |
100 |
86 |
72(1)(h) |
Attempting to travel on a passenger ship beyond the place to which the fare has been paid..................................................................... |
100 |
87 |
72(1)(i) |
Refusing to leave a passenger ship at place to which fare has been paid................................. |
100 |
88 |
72(1)(j) |
On a passenger ship failing to produce ticket or pay fare when requested..................................... |
100 |
89 |
73 |
Damaging equipment, or obstructing the crew, on a passenger ship......................................... |
100 |
90 |
91(1) |
Carrying dangerous goods without proper markings............................................................. |
200 |
91 |
97(1) |
Carrying explosives on a passenger ship without proper protection................................ |
200 |
92 |
132(8) |
Removing an infringement notice from a vessel |
100 |
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W.A. Marine (Hire and Drive Vessels) Regulations 1983 (provision of Uniform Code) |
Description of offence |
Modified Penalty $ |
93 |
3.4.1 |
Failing to fix registration plates to hire and drive vessel................................................ |
50 |
94 |
3.4.2 |
Failing to maintain markings on hire and drive vessel................................................ |
50 |
95 |
3.12.1 |
Failing to notify the CEO of repairs or alterations to hire and drive vessel.............. |
50 |
96 |
3.13.2 |
Failing to report an accident involving hire and drive vessel....................................... |
50 |
97 |
4.2.2 |
Overloading a hire and drive vessel............ |
100 |
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Mooring Regulations 1998 |
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98 |
6(1) |
Securing vessel to mooring when mooring site is not licensed, vessel is not authorized or vessel is not identifiable ……………… |
100 |
99 |
6(2)(a) |
Securing vessel to mooring on licensed mooring site when another vessel is secured to the mooring ............................... |
100 |
100 |
6(2)(b) |
Securing vessel to another vessel secured to a mooring on a licensed mooring site .... |
100 |
[Schedule 1 inserted in Gazette 9 June 1992, pp.2381‑2; amended in Gazette 30 June 1992, p.2910; 7 May 1993, pp.2361‑2; 31 December 1993 pp.6911‑2; 14 June 1996 p.2607; 30 May 1997 pp.2497‑9; 27 October 1998 p.5965; 11 December 1998 p.6652.]
Second Schedule
[Regulation 4]
FORMS
FORM 1
This space for cash register imprint
Department of Marine and Harbours
BOATING INFRINGEMENT NOTICE
Western Australian Marine Act 1982, Section 132
Issue Date……/……/……
Sex: oDate of Birth: oo/oo/oo
M.............................................................................................................................
Surname (Block Letters)Other Names in Full
Address...................................................................................................................
Number of StreetTown or SuburbPost Code
Particulars of Vessel: Registration No................................. Expiry Date…/…/…
Type.................................... Construction............................. Colour................
Length...............Kw/Hp..............Engine: o Inboard o Outboard
Number of persons on board...............................
It is alleged that at………...hours on……..….day of…………...………..19……
in the area of............................................................................................................
in connection with the abovementioned vessel you committed the offence indicated hereunder.
................................................................................................................. No…… .
Signature of inspector or other authorized person
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Take notice that —
If you do not wish to have a complaint of the alleged offence heard and determined by a court, you may pay to an officer specified on the reverse side of this notice, within 28 days, the total amount specified.
If that amount is not paid within 28 days, further action will be taken in respect of the alleged offence(s) under the Inrep system or by a prosecution. Procedures under the Inrep system will incur charges payable by you additional to the penalty amount.
Note: Unless within a period of 21 days after the date of service of this notice —
(a)the modified penalty(ies) shown above is(are) paid; or
(b)the owner of the vessel described above —
(i)informs an authorized person of the identity and address of the person who was in charge of the vessel; or
(ii)satisfies an authorized person that the vessel had been stolen or unlawfully taken, or was being unlawfully used,
at the time when the offence(s) described in this notice is (are) believed to have been committed,
the owner of the vessel is, in the absence of proof to the contrary, deemed to be the person who was in charge of the vessel at the time when the offence(s) described in this notice is(are) believed to have been committed.
A person, other than the owner or person in charge of the vessel, who removes this notice from the vessel commits an offence and is liable to a penalty not exceeding $200.
Payment may be made —
(i)By post to —
Accountant
Crown Law Department 2
G.P.O.
(ii)By hand to —
Clerk of Courts —
Albany, Armadale, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Carnarvon, Collie, Derby, Esperance, Fremantle, Geraldton, Harvey, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Katanning, Kununurra, Mandurah, Manjimup, Merredin, Moora, Midland, Narrogin, Northam, Pinjarra, Port Hedland, Roebourne, Rockingham and Perth — Court of Petty Sessions, Level 2, Central Law Courts, 30 St George’s Terrace.
Any inquiry you may have in this matter is to be made in writing and forwarded by post to —
The Executive Director
Department of Marine and Harbours 3
FREMANTLE WA 6160
A receipt will not be mailed unless requested.
Payments will not be accepted at any Marine and Harbours Offices.
BOATING INFRINGEMENT NOTICECREDIT CARD SLIP
Do not detach — Return complete document with payment to —
Accountant
Crown Law Department 2
Please debit my credit card account —
BankcardMastercardVisacard
Card Number: Amount
Cardholder Name:.........................................................................
Signature:........................................Expiry Date:……/……/……
Form 2
WITHDRAWAL OF BOATING INFRINGEMENT NOTICE
Western Australian Marine Act 1982 (Section 132(5))
No.
Date / /
M.............................................................................................................................
Surname (Block Letters)Other names in full
Address...................................................................................................................
Number and streetTown or suburbPostcode
Boating infringement notice No...........................Date / /
for the alleged offence(s) of....................................................................................
specifying modified penalty(ies) of $.....................................................................
is hereby withdrawn.
(a)*No further action will be taken
(b)*It is proposed to institute court proceedings for that alleged offence (those alleged offences).
*Strike out that which is not applicable.
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Authorized person
Department of Marine and Harbours 3
(Complete and detach this portion if penalty has been paid).
Accountant
Crown Law Department 2
Westpac Centre No.
109 St Georges Terrace
I hereby apply for a refund of the amount of $ ................., being the amount of the modified penalty(ies) paid in respect of boating infringement notice
No. which was withdrawn by notice dated ……/……/……
Receipt No.......................Dated ……/……/…… is attached.
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Signature
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Address for (Print full name)
refund .....................................................................................................................
Number and street Town or suburb Postcode
Form 3
Department of Marine and Harbours 3
NOTICE TO IDENTIFY PERSON IN CHARGE OF VESSEL
Western Australian Marine Act 1982 (Section 133(2))
M.............................................................................................................................
Surname (Block Letters)Other names in full
Address...................................................................................................................
Number and streetTown or suburbPostcode
Particulars of vessel:
Registration No. ........................................................ Expiry date ..…./..…./……
Type............................Construction....................................Colour.........................
Length ................... Kw/Hp.................. engine: o Inboard o Outboard
Number of persons on board ....................................
It is alleged that at ………. hours on ………… day of …….……..….. 19……
in the area of ...........................................................................................................
the offence(s) indicated hereunder by a cross (X) were committed while the above‑mentioned vessel was in the charge of a person whose identity is not known and cannot immediately be ascertained.
You, being the owner of the above‑mentioned vessel, are hereby required to identify the person who was in charge of that vessel at the time when that offence (those offences) is(are) alleged to have been committed.
NOTE:
Unless within 21 days of the day of service of this notice —
(a)you inform an authorized person of the identity and address of the person who was in charge of the above‑mentioned vessel; or
(b)satisfy an authorized person that the above‑mentioned vessel had been stolen or unlawfully taken, or was being unlawfully used,
at the time when the above‑mentioned offence(s) is(are) alleged to have been committed, you are, in the absence of proof to the contrary, deemed to be the person who was in charge of that vessel at the time when that offence(those offences) is(are) alleged to have been committed.
Date ……/……/……Signature.........................................
Inspector or other authorized person
Department of Marine and Harbours 3.
Form 4
Department of Marine and Harbours 3
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED PERSON OTHER THAN INSPECTOR
Western Australian Marine Act 1982 (Section 134(1))
DEPARTMENT OF MARINE AND HARBOURS 3 FREMANTLE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN THE BEARER ....................................................................................................... not being an inspector, is an authorized person within the meaning of section 132 of the Western Australian Marine Act 1982. .............................................. Chief Executive Officer (Bearer’s signature) .................................................. Appointment No. ..................................................... |
[Schedule 2 amended in Gazette 24 April 1986 p.1480; 20 June 1986 p.2057; 26 July 1991 pp.3934‑6; 11 August 1992 p.3978.]
Notes
1.This reprint is a compilation as at 27 August 1999 of the Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Regulations 1985 and includes the amendments referred to in the following Table.
Table of Regulations
Citation |
Gazettal |
Commencement |
Miscellaneous |
Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Regulations 1985 |
4 October 1985 pp.3866‑70 |
4 January 1985 (see regulation 2) |
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Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Regulations 1986 |
24 April 1986 pp.1480‑81 |
24 April 1986 |
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Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Regulations (No. 2) 1986 |
20 June 1986 p.2057 |
20 June 1986 |
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Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Amendment Regulations 1991 |
26 July 1991 pp.3934‑36 |
26 July 1991 |
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Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Amendment Regulations 1992 |
9 June 1992 pp.2380‑82 |
1 July 1992 (see regulation 2) |
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Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1992 |
30 June 1992 p.2910 |
1 July 1992 (see regulation 2) |
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W.A. Marine Amendment Regulations 1992 |
11 August 1992 p.3978 |
11 August 1992 |
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Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Amendment Regulations 1991 |
7 May 1993 pp.2361‑62 |
7 May 1993 |
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Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1993 |
31 December 1993 pp.6911‑12 |
1 March 1994 (see regulation 2) |
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Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Amendment Regulations 1996 |
14 June 1996 p.2607 |
14 June 1996 |
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Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Amendment Regulations 1997 |
30 May 1997 pp.2497‑99 |
30 May 1997 |
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Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Amendment Regulations 1998 |
27 October 1998 pp.5964-65 |
27 October 1998 |
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Western Australian Marine (Infringements) Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 1998 |
11 December 1998 pp.6651-52 |
11 December 1998 (see regulation 2) |
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2Under section 69 of the Acts Amendment (Ministry of Justice) Act 1993 (No. 31 of 1993) a reference, however expressed, in any law or document, to the former Crown Law Department is to be read as a reference to the Ministry of Justice.
3Now Department of Transport. See Acts Amendment (Department of Transport) Act 1993 (No. 47 of 1993).
By Authority: JOHN A. STRIJK, Government Printer