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Motor Boats (Control) Act

LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF VANUATU
CONSOLIDATED EDITION 2006

Commencement: 18 March 1971

CHAPTER 57

MOTOR BOATS (CONTROL)

JR 12 of 1970

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

1. Regulations to regulate the use of motor boats

2. Restrictions on towing of water skiers

3. Exemptions
4. Offences and penalties

MOTOR BOATS (CONTROL)

To control the use of motor boats in Vanuatu.

1. Regulations to regulate the use of motor boats

The Minister responsible for transport may by Order make regulations regulating the passage, speed and use of boats propelled by motor within any area defined in and subject to any conditions specified in such regulations.

2. Restrictions on towing of water skiers

No person shall use or cause or permit to be used any motor boat towing a water-skier unless there are not fewer than two persons in the motor boat, of whom the person directing the motor boat shall keep a constant look-out forward and another shall observe the skier or skiers.

3. Exemptions

The Minister responsible for transport may by Order exempt any person or classes of person from any of the provisions of this Act or any regulations made thereunder.

4. Offences and penalties

Any person who shall contravene any of the provisions of this Act or of any regulations made thereunder shall commit an offence punishable upon conviction by a fine not exceeding VT 50,000.