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from ships and platforms
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\par DAMPING AND INCINERATION OF WASTES}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789782\charrsid793339 
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Criteria to govern dumping of waste and other matter at sea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4789782\charrsid13848774 
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 Powers of Secretary in relation to marine casualties
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\par 34. Regulations
\par 35. Oil Spill Contingency Plan
\par 36. Prosecution of offences
\par 37. Offences and penalties
\par 38. Recovery of fines by distress
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{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 Cook Islands Waters}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 by vessels and to give effect to various international conventions on marine pollution and protection of the marine environment
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 by the Parliament of the Cook Islands in Session assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
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 (1) This Act may be cited as the Prevention of Marine Pollution Act 1998.
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13055907\charrsid13848774 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13055907\charrsid13848774 )}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 This Act shall come into force on the date that it is assented to by the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10951920\charrsid13848774 Q}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 ueen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 s Representative.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13055907\charrsid13848774 
\par 2. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Inte}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13055907\charrsid13848774 rpr}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 etation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13055907\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13055907 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 barge}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  includes a lighter or other similar vessel;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761430\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761430 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Cook Islands aircraft}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means any aircraft that is registered or required to be registered in the Cook Islands under the Civil Aviation Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10761430\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10761430 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Cook Islands incineration facility}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means an incineration facility that is owned or managed by the Government of Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 Cook}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774  vessel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means a vessel registered in the Cook Islands or any other vessel based in the Cook Islands and operating under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Cook Islands Waters}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10505996 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the Territorial Sea of the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8342690 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10505996 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Cook Islands,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10505996 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 and the terms }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Territorial }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 Sea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Exclusive Economic Zone of the Cook Islands}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  have the same meanings as in The Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1977;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 dumping}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the deliberate disposal into the sea or the seabed or the subsoil of the seabed of waste or other matter; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the deliberate disposal into the sea or abandonment at sea of any vessel, aircraft, fixed or floating platform, or any other man}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
made structure which is situated in or on the sea or seabed; but does not include the disposal of waste or other matter incidental to, or derived from, the normal operation of vessels, aircraft, platforms or other man}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 made structures at sea or their equipment;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 garbage}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 includes all kinds of victual, domestic and operational waste excluding fresh fish and parts thereof, generated during the normal operation of a vessel and liable to be disposed of continuously or periodically, but does not include oil, nox
ious liquid substances and other pollutants, or sewage from vessels;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Government}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means the Government of the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Harbour Master}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means the Harbour Master appointed pursuant to section 15 of the Ports Authority Act 1994}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 95;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14634388\charrsid13848774 Heavy diesel oil}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means marine diesel oil, other than those distillates of which}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid356897  more than 50%}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
by volume distils at a temperature not exceeding 3440 Degrees Celsius when tested for in the manner for the time being prescribed by regulations made under this Act, or, while no
 regulations are in force, when tested by ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Standard Method D.8615;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14634388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 IMDG Code}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code published by the International Maritime Organisation from time to time;

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 incineration}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 means the deliberate combustion of wastes or other matter on marine incineration facility for the purpose of their ,thermal destruction, but does not include., the incineration of waste or other matter incidental to, or derived from, the nor
mal operation of vessels and platforms;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 marine cau}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 ality}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means a collision of ships, stranding or other incident of navigation, or other oc
currence on board ship or external to it, resulting in material damage or imminent threat of material damage to a ship or cargo as defined in the Intervention Convention Article (ii);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 marine incineration facility}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means a vessel or platform operating for the purpose of incineration at sea;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Ministry}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means the Ministry responsible for Transport;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 oil}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 means petroleum in any form including crude oil, fuel oil, sludge and refined products other than petrochemicals and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes the substances listed in Appendix I to Annex I of MARPOL 73/78;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 oil mixture}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means a mixture with any oil content;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 outside Cook Islands Waters}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means seaward of the outer limits of the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 own}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 er}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774  in relation to a ship means-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 in the case of a registered ship, the registered owner;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 in the case of an unregistered vessel, the person actually owning the vessel;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10973606 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 place on land}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means any place on dry land, or on any reef, or any place connected with dry land or a reef, and the term }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 occupier}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 , in relation to a place on land which has no other occupier, means the owner;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 platform}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  includes any man}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 made fixed or floating platform or other structure used for any purpose whatsoever;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 permit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means a permit to dump or incinerate waste }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
or other matter, and the terms }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 general per}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 mit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 d }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 special permit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 have the same meanings as in Article III of the London Dumping Convention;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10505996 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10505996\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 pollutant}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
includes oil, hazardous substance, garbage or sewage referred to in MARPOL 73/78 and any substance declared by the S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12542029 ecretary to be a pollutant, and includes any}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  water or any other substance contaminated by any such pollutant;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 pollution damage}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means damage or loss of any kind occurring in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
the Cook Islands, Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 Waters or outside the Cook Islands Waters, which is attributable to the discharge or escape of any pollutant from a vessel, or which is attributable to the dumping of waste or other matter into the s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 ea, and includes the costs of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 a reasonable preventive measures taken to prev}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 ent or reduce pollution damage }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 and any further loss or damage occurring as a result of such measures;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 pollution incident}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means any occurrence that is associ
ated with the operation of a vessel or platform and events involving the probable discharge or escape into the sea or seabed of any pollutant or other harmful substance;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1587951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1587951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Principal Surveyor}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means the Principal Surveyor appointed pursuant to section 54 of the Shipping Act 1998;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 reception facilities}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
, means such facilities as the Government of the Cook Islands may provide or cause to be provided at any of its ports of entry or elsewhere in the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Cook Islands for enabling vessels to discharge garbage, but not for other pollutant residues from vessels;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 related interests}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 includes interests directly affected or threatened by pollution damage, including but not limited to, maritime, coastal, port, (including fisheries activities constituting an essential means
 of livelihood of the person concerned), tourist attractions, public health and welfare, and the conservation of living marine resources and of wildlife;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 sea}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means all areas of the ocean, including those defined in The Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1977;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Secretary}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means the Secretary for the Ministry responsible for Shipping;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 sewage}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774  includes-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 drainage and other wastes from any form of toilets, urinals, and W.C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10505996\charrsid13848774 .}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  scuppers;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b) drainage from medical premises, includ}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8149914\charrsid13848774 ing dispensaries and sick bays}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13848774 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 by way of wash basins, wash tubs and scuppers located in such premises;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 drainage from spaces containing living animals;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 ship}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8149914\charrsid13848774  means-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any sea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 goin}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13848774 g vessel of any type whatsoever;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any floating craft, with the exception of an installation or device engaged in the exploration and exploitation of the resources of the seabed and the ocea}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 n floor and the subsoil thereof;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 synthetic }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 fi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 shing nets}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  includes synthetic material used in the repair of such nets;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 transfer}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 in relation to any pollutant, means the conveyance in bulk from the vessel to terminal or vice versa or the internal transfer from tank to tank within the vessel;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 unit of account}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  shall have the same meaning as in the Inter
national Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969 and the 1976, 1984 and 1992 Protocols to the Civil Liability Convention (CLC 1969);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 untreated ballast water}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means ballast water which contains oil or pollutant and has not been subjec
ted to an effective process for separating the oil or pollutant from the water;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 vessel}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means every description of water craft (including any ship, boat, barge, non}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 displacement craft or seaplane) used or capable of being used as a means of transportatio
n on or under the sea, without regard to the method of or lack of propulsion and includes any hovercraft;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 waste or other matter}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  means material and substances of any kind, and includes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12542029  oil}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  and any pollutant.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6575036 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6575036\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The Secretary may, from time to time by O
rder published in the Gazette, declare to be a pollutant for the purposes of this Act any substance which, in t opinion of the Secretary, when added to any waters has}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12542029  the effect of contaminating those
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  waters so as to make the waters unclean, noxious, or impure, or detrimental to the heals safety, or welfare of any person, or poisonous or harmful to marine life.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Any reference in this Act to the discharge or escape of oil or of any pollutant from any vessel or platform includes, but is not limited to, spilling, leakin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 g}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 , pumping, pouring, emitting, or emptying of that pollutant howsoever it is caused or occur but does not include dumping.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
The following International Maritime Conventions are adopted into and have the force of law in the Cook Islands:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution fro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 m}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  Ships, 1973; and the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution fro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  Ships, 1973 (MARPOL 73/78);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972 (The London Dumping Convention);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Convention for the Protection of the natural Resources and Environment of the South Pacific Region 1986 (SPREP Convention), including the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Protocol for the Prevention by Pollution of the South Pacific Region by Dumping, 1986;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (ii) Protocol Concerning Co}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
operation in Combating Pollution Emergencies in the South Pacific Region; International Convention relating to Intervention on the High Seas in cases o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9787139 f Oil Pollution Casualties (196}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 9); and the Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in cases of Pollution by Substances other than Oil, 1973;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9787139 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9787139 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9787139 
International Convention relating to Intervention on the High Seas in case of Oil Pollution Casualties (1969); and the Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in cases of Pollution by Substances other than Oil, 1973;
\par 
\par (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1969 and the 1976, 1984 and 1992 Protocols to the Civil Liability Convention (CLC 1969); and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (f) International Convention on the Establishment of an In
ternational Fund for Compensation of Oil Pollution Damage, 1976,1984 and the 1992 Protocols to the Fund Convention (FUND 1971);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 and include any Annexes, Appendices, and Addenda, to the above}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 mentioned conventions; and any other international agreement for
 the protection of the marine environment to which the Cook Islands is a Contracting Party.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
The following International Maritime Conventions are adopted into and have the force of law in the Cook Islands, but only to the extent that the provisions apply to the Cook Islands:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, (SOLAS 1974) and its Protocol of 1978, articles, annex and certificates, and any amendment thereto;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b) International Convention on Standards of Training, Certifica
tion and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, (STCW 1978) as amended in 1995, (STCW}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
95) and any subsequent amendments thereto.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid271107 PART II
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid271107 PREVENTION OF POLLUTION
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8325254 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8325254\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 Discharge of oil or }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 pollutants into Cook Islands Waters}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10505996\charrsid13848774 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 No oil or any pollutant shall be discharged or allowed to escape from a vessel or platform into }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9787139 Cook Islands w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 aters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
If any oil or pollutant is discharged or escapes into }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 Cook Islands Waters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 -
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 from any vessel; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 from any place on land; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 from any apparatus used for transferring a pollutant to or from a vessel; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 from any platform; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 as a result of operations for the exploration of the seabed or subsoil or the exploitation of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
 the natural resources thereof,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 then, subject to the provisions of this Act, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the owner or master of the vessel; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the occupier of any place on land; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the person in charge of the apparatus; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the owner of the platform or structure; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the person in charge of the operations }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 commit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774  an }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774  fine not exceeding $500,000 or }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 two yea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 rs imprisonment and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 in addition, shall be liable to pay for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 the total costs of the clean up}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 operation necessary to restore the environment to its original condition.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 This section shall not apply to:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture necessary for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
the purpose of securing the safety of a vessel or saving life at sea; or
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixture resulting from damage to a vessel or its equipment }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 provided that all reasonable precautions have been taken after the occurrence of the damage or discovery of the discharge for the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 purpose of preventing or minimising the discharge; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 except if the owner or the master acted either with intent to cause damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that damage would probably result; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the discharge into the sea of substances containing oil, approved by the Secretary, when being used for the purpose of combating specific pollution incidents in order to minimise}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the damage from pollution. Any such discharge shall }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 subject to the approval of the Government of the Co}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 ok}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  Islands in whose jurisdiction it is contemplated the dischar}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 ge}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  will occur.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 4.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 Discharge of garbage and sewage from ships and platforms}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 No garbage or sewage shall be discharged or allowed to escape from a vessel or platform i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944  Cook Islands Waters.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 
If any garbage or sewage is discharged or escapes into Cook Island}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 Waters }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid992944 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 from any vessel; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 from any place on land; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 from any apparatus used for transferring a pollutant to o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 r }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 from a vessel; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 from any platform; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 as a result of operations for the exploration of the seabed or subsoil or the exploitation of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
 the natural resources thereof,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 then, subject to the provisions of this Act, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 the owner or master of the vessel; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 the occupier of any place on land; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 the person in charge of the apparatus; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 the owner of the platform or structure; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid992944  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid992944 the person in charge of the operations }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid992944 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid992944 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 commits an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceedi
ng $500,000 or two years imprisonment and, in addition, shall be liable to pay for the total costs of the clean up operation necessary to restore the environment to its original condition.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Subject to Annex V of MARPOL 73/ 78, the disposal into the sea of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 all}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 plastics}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  inclu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 d}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 ing }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
ut not limited to synthetic ropes, synthetic fish}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 ing nets and plastic garbage bag}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
s is prohibited, and any person so doing commits an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
ot exceeding $500,000.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The disposa
l into the sea of the following garbage shall be made as far as practicable from the nearest land but in any case is prohib}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 ited if the distance from the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 nearest land is less than}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
35 nautical miles for dunnage, lining and packing materials that will float;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9530302\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9530302 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 25 nautical miles for food wastes and all other garbage including paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, crockery and similar refuse,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
and any person so doing commits an offence, and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000.
\par 
\par 5.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Equipment to deal with pollution}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The Secretary may designate the Principal Surveyor or other Surveyors to carry out inspections on bo
ard vessels and platforms to determine the adequacy and appropriateness of equipment carried on board to deal with waste or other matter, and may charge such fees as are reasonable to cover the rant of` such inspection.
\par 
\par (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 For the purpose of cleaning up 
or removing or dispersing any pollutant in or on the sea, all vessels and platforms shall carry adequate and appropriate equipment as required by international and regional standards in quantities determined by the Principal Surveyor.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The equipment referred to in sub}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
section (2) shall be of a type tested to international standards and approved by the Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand or similar national regulatory authority.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Where the equipment referred to in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (2) is, on inspecti
on, found to be inadequate or inappropriate, the Principal Surveyor may require the vessel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
s master or owner to rectify such deficiencies.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
If the provisions of this section are contravened, the owner or master of a vessel or platform commits an offence, and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Reception facilities in the port of Avatiu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The Government of the Cook Islands}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774  shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  not be required to provide reception facilities at the Port of Avatiu}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774  nor elsewhere, in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 t
he Cook Islands, for those pollutants and other substances for which it is not equipped to dispose of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 .
\par 
\par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The Secretary may approve the installation of reception facilities}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 for the disposal of garbage, from visiting warships, yachts and locally registered vessels provided that these comply with the specification prescribed in MARPOL 73/78.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par (3) Noth}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 ing in this section shall be construed as requiring the Sec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid475618 retary to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  allow untreated ballast water to be discharged into Cook Islands Waters.
\par 
\par 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Duty to}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774  report discharg}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 es}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
If any pollutant, garbage or sewage is discharged or escapes into Cook Islands Waters from a vessel or platform in, on or under the sea or seabed, or from a place on land, the owner, master, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3636320 
person in charge of operations,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14710188  or the occupier}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 of the place on land shall immediately and by the quickest available means report the occurrence to the Secretary.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par (2) T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 he details of report required to be made under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (1) of this section shall contain the information prescribed in Regulations.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Duty to report threatened discharges}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  Where there is any significant throat }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 that a discharge or escape of any pollutant, garbage or sewage may occur, the provisions of section 7 apply }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
mutatis mutandis
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Records}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1) Every oil tan
ker of 150 tons gross tonnage and above and every other vessel of 400 tons gross tonnage and above in Cook Islands Waters shall be provided with an Oil Record Book Part I (Machinery space operations). Every oil tanker in Cook Islands Waters of 150 tons gr
oss tonnage and above shall also be provided with Oil Record Book Part II (Cargo Ballast Operations). The Oil Record Book(s), whether as a part of the ship}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 s official log}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
book or otherwise, shall be in the Form(s) specified in appendix III to Annex I of MARPOL 73/ 78.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
The information to be recorded in Oil Record Books shall be completed on each occasion that any of the specified operations are carried out, on a tank}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
tank basis if appropriate, in the manner set forth in Regulations.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 10.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Powers of inspection}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The Secretary may appoint a suitably qualified person a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 s an inspector to report to him-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 whether the provisions of this Act have been complied with;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 what measures have been taken to prevent the discharge or escape of oil, pollutants, garbage or sewage other than in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 whether reception facilities provided in port are adequate to meet the needs of the vessels using them without causing undue delay.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Such person(s) designated by the Secretary shall have the powers prescribed in Regulations.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
The inspector appointed under this section shall have the same powers to exercise Port State Control functions as are set out in Chapter 1, Part A, Regulation 19 of SOLAS 1974 and Article 10 of STCW 1978 and Re}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14627697 gulation I/}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 4 of STCW}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 95.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Where, in respect of compliance with the safety provisions of SOLAS and the verification and assessment provisions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774  of STCW, any deficiencies are }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7808255 found, the inspector}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  may require that those deficiencies be corrected before the vessel proceeds to sea.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par (5) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The failure to correct any deficiency, which in the opinion of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 inspector}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  could pose a danger to persons, property or the environment, shall be grounds for the detention of the ship.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid271107 PART III
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid271107 DUMPING AND INCINERATION OF WASTES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid2298605 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid2298605 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid2298605 Application of this Part}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid2298605  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid2298605 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid2298605 This}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid2298605  part of the Act shall apply to-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid2298605 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid2298605 (a) all vessels and aircraft that take on board waste or other matter in Cook Islands Waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
(b) all vessels and aircraft that incinerate or dump waste or other matter in Cook Islands Waters or into the seabed or the subsoil of the seabed below Cook Islands Waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 (c) all vessels and aircraft dumped into Cook Islands Waters.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1863497 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1863497\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 12.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Dumping or incinerating without a permit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 No}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 wastes}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 other matter in whatsoever form or condition shall be dumped from a vessel or platform into }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 Cook Islands Waters}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  except as specified under Article IV of the London Dumping Convention.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 If, othe
rwise than in accordance with Article IV 1(a) or V(2) and Annex I of the London Dumping Convention, or without a permit issued pursuant to section 15 of this Act }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5439647 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any waste or other matter taken on board any vessel or aircraft in the Cook Islands or in Cook Islands Waters for the purpose of dumping or incineration; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any waste or other matter is dumped into Cook Islands Waters from any vessel, or from any aircraft, or from any fixed or floating platform, or from any other man}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 made structure; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any waste or other matter is incinerated in Cook Islands Waters; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any vessel, aircraft, or platform is dumped in Cook Islands Waters,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
then the owner and the master of the vessel, or the owner and the pilot in command of the aircraft, or the owner and the person in control of the operations of the platform, commit an offence under this section.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 If}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 , otherwise than in accordance with a permit issued under this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Act }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any waste or other matter is dumped by any Cook Islands vessel or Cook Islands aircraft into any part of the sea beyond Cook Islands Waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
any Cook Islands vessel or Cook Islands aircraft is dumped into any part of the sea beyond Coo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 k Islands W}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
aters; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
any waste or other matter is incinerated at sea beyond Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774  W}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
aters or any Cook Islands marine incineration facility }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14581667 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 then, as the case may be the owner and the master of the vessel, or the owner and 
the pilot in command of the aircraft, or the owner of the marine incinera}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 tion facility and the person ha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298605 ving control}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774  of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  operations of the facility, commit an offence under this section.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Every person who commit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 s an offence under this section-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14581667\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6971897 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6971897\charrsid13848774 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
is liable on conviction to a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6971897\charrsid13848774 fine not exceeding $100,000 and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6971897 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6971897\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10711951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6971897\charrsid9585569 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid9585569 
is also liable to pay such amoun}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10711951\charrsid9585569 t as the Court m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6971897\charrsid9585569 ay assess in }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid9585569 respect of the expenses and cos}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6971897\charrsid9585569 ts that have been incurred or }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid9585569 
will be incurred in removing or cleaning up or dispersing any waste or other matter to which the offence relates from Cook Islands Waters or from any foreshore or port works in Cook Islands Waters}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6971897\charrsid9585569 ; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid9585569 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10711951 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10711951 Offence to transport nuclear waste and other radioactive matter}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10711951  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid271107 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10711951 
(1) No nuclear waste or other radioactive matter in whatsoever form or condition shall be transported by a vessel or platform into Cook Island waters except as specified under Article IV of the London Dumping Convention.
\par 
\par (2) If -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10711951\charrsid10711951 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10711951 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10711951 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10711951 (a) any 
nuclear waste or other radioactive matter, for the purpose of transporting is taken on board any vessel or any aircraft into the Cook Islands}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid144408 
, or Cook Islands Airspace or in Cook Islands Waters; or on the seabed or subsoil below Cook Islands Waters; or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10711951 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10711951\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1398125 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10711951 (b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1398125\charrsid13848774 
) any nuclear waste or other radioactive matter is transported from any fixed or floating platform or from any other man-made structure into the Cook Islands or it}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1398125\charrsid13848774 s Airspace or in Cook Islands Waters or on the seabed or subsoil below Cook Islands Waters; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1398125 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1398125\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1398125 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1398125\charrsid13848774 
(c) any nuclear waste or other radioactive matter is transported from any Cook Islands vessel or from any Cook Islands aircraft into the Cook Islands or its Airspace or in Cook Islands Waters or the sea outside Cook Islands Waters,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1398125 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1398125\charrsid13848774 
\par then, as the case may be, the owner and the master of the vessel, or the owner and the pilot in command of the aircraft, or the owner of the platform }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
or structure, commit an offence under this section.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1398125\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 (3) Waste or other matter (including sewage, sludge, dredge spoil, fly 
ash, agricultural waste, construction and building materials, artificial reef building material, and other such material) shall be re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 garded as non-radioactive if it-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
(a) has not been contaminated with radionuclides of anthropogenic origin (other than dispersed global fallout from the testing of nuclear explosive devices);
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 (b) is not a source of radionuclides which occur naturally and which offer a potential for commer
cial utilisation; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
has not been enriched in natur}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 al or artificial radionuclides.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Every person who commit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 s an offence under this section-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000,000 and;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
is also liable to pay such amount as the Court may assess in respect of the expenses and costs that have been incurred or will be incurred in preventing or removing the nuclear waste or other radioactive matter, or enforcing eviction, or any other matter 
to which the offence relates.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par 14}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 Offence }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 to}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 store }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
or dump nuclear waste and other radioactive matter}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774  (1) No}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 r }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 uclear wastes or other radioactive matter in whatsoever form or condition shall be stared or dumped by a Vessel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 
 or platform into Cook Islands W}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 aters except as specified under Article IV of the London Dumping Convention.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2) If}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
any nuclear waste or other radioactive matter is, for the purpose of dumping, taken on board any vessel or any aircraft in the C}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 ook Islands or in Cook Islands W}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 aters; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
any nuclear waste or other radioactive matter is dumped f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 om any fixed or floating platform or from any other man
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 made structure into Cook Islands Waters or into the seabed or subsoil below Cook Islands Waters; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any nuclear waste or other radioactive matter is dumped from any Cook Islands vessel or from any Cook Islands aircraft into any of the sea outside Cook Islands Waters,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
then, as the case may be, the owner and the master of the vessel, or the owner and the pilot in command of the aircraft, or the owner of the platform or structure and the person in control of the operations of the platform or structure, commit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774  an offence under this section.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Every person who commits an offence under this section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000,000 and;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
is also liable to pay such amount as the Court may assess in respect of the expenses and costs that have been incurred or will be incurred in removing or cleaning up or dispersing the waste or other matter to which the offence relates.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6185207 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 15.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Permits}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The Secretary may, in acc}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8782737 ordance with the provisions of A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
rticle IV, Article V (2) and Article VI, with Annexes II and III of the London Dumping Convention, 1972 and with any Regulations made under this Act, consider applications for permits and issue permits for the dumping or incineration of waste or other mat
ter.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
The circumstances in which a permit may be obtained prior to and for the dumping of matter listed in the London Dumping Convention 1972, and the conditions under which a permit may be issued shall be prescribed in Regulations.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Notwithstanding
 anything in this Act, no permit shall authorise the dumping of nuclear waste or other radioactive matter.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
.Every person who fails to comply with any condition or requirement contained in a permit commits an offence, and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or a term}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 of imprisonment not exceeding one year, and in addition a fine of $10,000 for each day during which the offence has continued.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 
\par 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 6.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Criteria to}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 govern dumpin}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 g}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 of waste and other matter at sea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  The matters that are to b
etaken into account in establishing criteria for the consideration of applications for permits for dumping waste or other matter at sea shall be those prescribed in Regulations.
\par 
\par 17.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Criteria to}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774 gov}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 ern incineration of waste and other matters at sea}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid5439647  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The m
atters that are to be taken into account in establishing criteria and when considering}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6185207\charrsid13848774  appli}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
cations for permits for the incineration of waste or other matter at sea shall be those prescribed in Regulations.
\par 
\par 18.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Special Defences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Where a person is charged with an offence under}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116653 sections 3, 4 or 12 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6116653 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 is Act, it shall be}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 defence to prove on the balance of probabilities that the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Discharge of oil or pollutants in Cook Islands Waters;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Discharge of garbage and sewage from ships and platforms;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Dumping or incinerating of waste or other matter without a permit}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5439647 ,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 was necessary in such circumstances as are prescribed in Regulations.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid271107 PART IV
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid271107 M}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid271107 ARINE CASUALTIES
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 19.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Powers of Secretary in relation to marine casualties}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Without prejudice to any rights or powers of the Government exercisable under international law, the powers conferred by this Part shall only be exercised and the measures shall only be taken where, as a result of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 marine casualty in Cook Islands Waters or on the High Seas; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 a pollution incident occurring on board a platform,
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
it appears to the Secretary necessary to prevent, reduce or eliminate pollution from any oil or pollutant in or the risk of any such pollution to Cook Islands Waters, the coasts of the Cook Islands or related interests.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Where it appears to the Secretary that as a result of any marine ,casualty or any incident mentioned in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
section (1) of this section, or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15339812 as a result of acts related to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 any such casualty or incident, a vessel or platform constitutes or is likely to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774  constitute a serious }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
risk of pollution in, or to, Cook Islands Waters, or to the reefs of the Cook Islands,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774  or to related}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 interests, then, for the prevention, reduction or elimination }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 of pollution, the Secretary may-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 issue any instructions to the master, owner or agent of the :vessel, or to any person in charge of any salvage operation in respect of the vessel and an employee or agent of that person,

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 take any mea
sures whatsoever with respect to the vessel or cargo, or both, or to the platform or operations relating thereto, or both, whether or not he has issued instructions under paragraph (a).
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 (3) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
The measures the Secretary may direct to be taken or may take himself under paragraph (b) of sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
section (2) of this section may include }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8342690\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
the removal to another place of the vessel or its cargo, or both;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the removal of cargo from the vessel; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the salvage of the vessel or its cargo, or both;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the sinking or destruction of the vessel or the destruction of the cargo, or both;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the taking over of control of the vessel.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 In order to carry out any of the measures referred to in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (3) for this section, the Secretary may, after consulting the owners of the vessel to whose master t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 
he instructions are to be given-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Instruct the master of any vessel within Cook Islands Waters to render assistance to any vessel that is or is likely to be a maritime casualty; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Instruct the master of any vessel to take on board any equipment, to sail to any place, to render assis
tance to any vessels in assisting a marine casualty or to assist in any operations for the cleaning up, removal, or dispersal of any oil or pollutant, and to obey the instructions of any person authorised by the Secretary to exercise control over or respo
nsibility for marine casualty.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The Secretary shall notify any person mentioned in paragraph (a) of sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid13848774 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 of this section of any measures that the Secretary proposes to take under paragraph (b) of that sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
section, provided that the Secretary may dispense with such notice where in his opinion the urgency of the situation is such that the measures must be taken immediately.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
The powers of the Secretary to issue instructions under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
sections (2) and (3) of this Section shall be exercisable by any person duly authorised by the Secretary.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Right to compensation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Where any action taken by any person in accordance with instructions issued pursuant to sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 sections (2) and (3) of section 19 of this Act, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
was in excess of that reasonably necessary to eliminate, prevent or reduce pollution or the risk of pollution; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
was such that the benefit resulting from the action or measures taken did or was likely to do was disproportionately less than the expense incurred or the loss or the damage suffered as a result of that action or measures }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 then, a person who has incurred expense or loss or damage as a result of the taking of that action or those measures, may recover compensation from the Government.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2) Where a claim is brought against the Government for compensation}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11951130 section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774  (1) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
of this section the Court, in determining whether paragraph (b) of that sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
section applies, shall take into account }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
the extent and probability of imminent damage if the measures had not been taken; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
the likelihood of the measures taken being, effective; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 (c) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
the extent of the damage which has been caused by the measures taken.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5384635\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Where any measures have be
en taken pursuant to section 19 of this Act on the High Seas and there is a dispute between the party taking such measures and the owner of the vessel or Government of the State where the vessel is registered or the Government of the State having any rela
ted interests in respect of the following }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
whether such measures were necessary to prevent, mitigate or eliminate grave and imminent danger to Cook Islands Waters or the reefs of the Cook Islands or related interest from pollution or the threat of pollution by oil or pollutants other than oil; or

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 whether the measures taken were in excess of that reasonably necessary to eliminate, prevent or reduce pollution or the risk of pollution; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 whether compensation should be paid in accordance with sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (1); or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the amount of such compensation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8400284 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8400284\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 then, if settlement by negotiation between the parties has not been possible, and if the parties do not otherwise agree, the controversy shall
 be submitted, upon the request of any of the parties, to conciliation, and if that does not succeed then to arbitration according to the procedures set out in the Annex to the International Convention relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of
 Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid8979193 21.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid8979193  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid8979193 Offences under Part IV}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid8979193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid8979193 - }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid8979193 (1) Every person commits an offence who }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid8979193 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid8979193 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11482830\charrsid8979193 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11482830 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid8979193 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid8979193  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid8979193 fails to comply with any instructions issued pursuant to section 19 of this Act;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11482830 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11482830\charrsid8979193 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11482830 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid8979193 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid8979193  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid8979193 wilfully obstructs a person acting in compliance with any instructions issued pursuant to section 19 of this Act; or (c)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid8979193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid8979193 
wilfully obstruct any person acting on behalf of the Secretary in carrying out any of the powers conferred by section 19 of this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11482830 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11482830\charrsid8979193 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11482830\charrsid13848774 Every}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  person who commits an offence under this section is liable on conviction to a fine not}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 exceeding $100,000 of each day during which the offence has continued.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11482830\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
In any proceedings for an offence under this section it shall be a defence to prove on the balance of probabilities that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11482830\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11482830 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the failure to comply with any instructions issued tinder section 19; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6107765 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11482830 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the wilful obstruction of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6107765 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6107765 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (i)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any person acting in compliance with such instruction duly issued; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6107765 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6107765 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (ii)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any person acting on behalf of the Secretary }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6107765 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 resulted from the need to save life at sea.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 
\par (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 In any proceedings for an offence trader this section, it shall also be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 a defence to prove on the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
balance of probabilities that the person charged with the off}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 ence used all due diligence to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
comply with any instructions issued pursuant to section 19 of this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 Act.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 22.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 Immun}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5439647 ity}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774  from Prosecution}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  Where }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11482830 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the Secretary or any person duly authorised b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 y the Secretary }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 has taken any measures p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid13848774 ursuant to paragraph (b) of sub-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (2) of section 19 of this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6107765 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any person has taken any action or refrained from taking any action in accordance with instructions issued pursuant to paragraph (a) of sub}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (2) of section 19 of this Act }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6107765 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6107765\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 then, subject to section 20 of this Act or any co
ntractual obligations or arrangements, the Secretary or that person, as the case may be, shall not incur any civil liability in respect thereof.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid271107 PART V
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid271107 LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION FOR OIL POLLUTION DAMAGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 23.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Liability for Pollution Damage}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Except}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 provided}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the owner of a vessel at the time of an incident shall be liable for any pollution damage caused by the vessel as a result of the incident.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
No liability for pollution damage shall be attached to the owner if he proves on the balance of probabilities that the damage:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 resulted from an act of war, hostilities, civil war, insurrection or a natural phenomenon of an exceptional, inevitable and irresistible character; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 was wholly caused by an act or omission done with intent to cause damage by a third party; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 was wholly caused by the negligence or other wrongful act of any Government or other authority responsible for the maintenance of lights or other navigationa
l aids in the exercise of that function.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5384635\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
If the owner proves on the balance of probabilities that the pollution damage resulted wholly or partially either from an act or omission done with intent to cause damage by the person who suffered the damage o
r from the negligence of that person, the owner may be exonerated wholly or partially from his liability to such person.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid7756836 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid7756836  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid7756836 
No claim for compensation for pollution damage may be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid7756836 made; against}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid7756836 
 the owner otherwise than in accordance with this Part of this Act. Subject to sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7756836 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid7756836 section (5)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid7756836 , no}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid7756836  claim for compensation for pollution damage under this Part or otherwise may be made against:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 employees or agents of th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 e owner or members of the crew;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b) the pilot or any other person who, without being a member of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the crew, performs services for the ship;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any charterer (howsoever described, including a bareboat charterer), manager or operator of the ship;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any person performing salvage operations with the consent of the owner or on the instructions of a competent public authority;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 any person taking preventive measures;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 all employees or agents of persons mentioned in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7756836 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
paragraphs (c), (d) and (e),
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 unless the damage resulted from the
ir personal act or omission, committed with the intent to cause such damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that such damage would probably result.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Nothing in this Part of this Act shall prejudice any right of recourse of the owner against third parties.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 24.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Limitation of Liability}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 (1) The owner of a vessel shall be entitled to limit his liability under this Part of this Act in respect of any one incident to an aggregate amount calculated as follows:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 3 million units of account for a ship not exceeding 5,000 units of tonnage;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 for a ship with a tonnage in excess thereof, for each additional unit of tonnage, 420 units of account in addition to the amount mentioned in sub}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 paragraph (a),
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16011682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Provided, however, that this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
aggregate amount shall not in any event exceed 59.7 million units }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 of account.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
The owner shall not be entitled to limit his liability under this Part of this Act if it is proved that the pollution damage resulted from his personal act o
r omission, committed with the intent to cause such damage, or recklessly and with knowledge that such damage would probably result.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
For the purpose of availing himself of the benefit of the limitation provided for in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
section (1), the owner shall constitute a fund for the to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7756836 tal sum representing the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774  limit}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7756836  of his}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 liability with the Court or other competent authority of any one of the Contracting States in, which action is brought under Article IX of CLC 1969 or, if no action is brought, with any Court in which an action is brought under Article IX of CLC 1}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7756836 969. The fund can be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 constituted either by depositing the sum or by producing a bank guarantee or other guarantee in an amount considered adequate by the Court.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par (4) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The fund shall be distributed among the claimants in proportion to the amounts of their established claims.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16011682\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (5) If before the fund is distributed the owner or an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid944646 y of his employees or agents or any person}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  providing him insurance or other financial security has as a result of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 incident in question, paid compensation for pollution damage, such person shall, up to the amount }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8806014 he }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 has paid, acquire by subrogation the rights which the person so compensated would have enjoyed under this Part of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The right of subrogation p
rovided for in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
section (5) may also be exercised by a person other than those mentioned therein in respect of any amount of compensation for pollution damage that he may have paid.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (7)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Where the owner or any other person establishes that he may be compelled to pay at a later date in whole or in part any such amount of compensation, with regard to which such person would have enjoyed a right of subrogation under sub}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 sections (5) or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 (6), had the compensation been paid before the fund was dis}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 tributed, the Court may order }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 hat a suffic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 nt sum shall be provisionally set aside to enable such person at such later date to enforce his claim against the fund.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (8)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Claims in respect of expenses reasonably incurred or sacrifices reasonably made by the owner voluntarily to prevent or minimise pollution damage shall rank equally with other claims against the fund.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (9)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 unit of account}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  referred to in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
section (1) is the Special Drawing Right as defined by the International Monetary Fund. The amounts mentioned in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (1) shall be converted into New Zealand currency o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6452271 n the basis of the value of that}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  currency by reference to the Special Drawing Right on the date of the constitution of the fund referred to in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 
-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (3).
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (10)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The value of the New Zea
land currency, in terms of the Special}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Drawing Right, shall be calculated in accordance with the method of valuation applied by the International Monetary Fund in effect on the date in question for its operations and transactions.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (11)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 For the purpose of 
this section, the vessel tonnage shall be the gross tonnage calculated in accordance with the tonnage measurement regulations contained in Annex 1 of the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (12)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The insurer or other person prov
iding financial security shall be entitled to constitute a fund in accordance with this section on the same conditions and having the same effect as if it were constituted by the owner.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Such a fund may be constituted even if, under the provisions of sub}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 se
ction (2) of this section, the owner is not entitled to limit his liability, but its constitution shall in that case not prejudice the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 rights of any claimant against the owner.
\par 
\par 25.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Rights of Owner on Constitution of Fund}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Where the owner, after an incident, has constituted a fund in accordance with section 24 and is entitled to limit his liability,
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12340129 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 no person having a claim for pollution damage arising out of that incident shall be entitled to exercise any right against any other assets of the owner in respect of such claim;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12340129 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12340129 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the Court shall order the release of any vessel or other property belonging to the owner which has been arrested in respect of a claim for pollut}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5059760 ion damage arising out of that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 incident, and shall similarly release any bail or other security furnished to avoid such arrest.

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12340129 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6234513  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
foregoing, however, shall only apply if the claimant has access to the Court administering the fund and the fund is actually available in respect of his claim.
\par 
\par 26.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 Requ}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 irement for Insurance}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
The owner of a vessel registered in a signatory State and carrying more than 2,000 tonnes of oil in bulk as cargo shall be required to maintain }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 insurance or other financial security, such as the guarantee of a bank or a certificate delivered by an international compensation fund, in the sums fixed by applying the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 li}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 mits of liability prescribe in section 24 sub}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (1) to cover his liability for pollution damage under CLC 1969.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par (2). }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The owner of a vessel referred to in sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (1) of this section shall be required to keep a certificate of insurance aboard the vessel in a form set forth in Regulations.
\par 
\par 27.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Right of Compensation Extinguished}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1) Rights of compensation under this Part of this Act shall be extinguished un
less an action is brought within three years from the date when the damage occurred. However, in no case shall an action be brought after six years from the date of the incident that caused the damage.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
Where this incident consists of a series of occurrences, the six years period shall run from the date of the first such occurrence.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-709\li709\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin709\itap0\pararsid15225229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 28.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Jurisdiction where Pollution Damage occurs in more than one State}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid13848774 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-709\li709\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin709\itap0\pararsid14117766 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3293765\charrsid13848774 (1)\tab }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Where an incident has caused pollution damage in }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 Cook Islands Waters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  and in the Territorial Sea or E}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14117766 
xclusive Economic Zone of one or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  more signatory States or preventive measures have been taken to prevent or minimise pollution damage in }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 Cook Islands Waters}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  and in the Territorial Sea or Exclusive Economic Zone of one or mor
e signatory States; actions for compensation may only be brought in the High Court of the Cook Islands;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15225229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 when any such signatory States within ninety (90) days}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 notice of any such action shall be given to the defendant.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
After the fund has been constituted in accordance with section 24 of this Act, the Court in which the fund is constituted shall be exclusively competent to determine all matters relating to the apportionment and distribution of the fund.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 29.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Judgements Enforceable}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Any judgement given by a Court with jurisdiction in accordance with section }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid271107 28}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 of this Act that is enforceable in the State of origin when all avenues of appeal have been exhausted shall be recognised in any signatory State.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 A judgement recognised under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
section (1) shall be enforceable in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
each signatory. State as soon as the formalities required in that State have been complied with.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774  Th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 ese}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 formalities shall not permit the merits of the case to be re}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 opened.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12340129\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542230\charrsid13848774 30.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Exem}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542230\charrsid13848774 p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 t}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542230\charrsid13848774 ions}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542230\charrsid13848774  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The provisions of this Part of this Act shall }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542230\charrsid13848774 not apply to warships or other }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 ships owned or operated by a State and used, for the time being, only on government non}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 commercial service.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542230\charrsid13848774 
\par (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 With respect to ships owned by a signatory State and used for commercial purposes each State shall be subject to suit in the jurisdictions set forth in section 28 of this}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11542230\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Act and shall waive all defences based on its status as a sovereign State.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 31. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Fund Established}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund 1971, hereinafter referred to as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 the Fund}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
, established under FUND 1971 has the following aims:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15225229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 (a) t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
o provide compensation for pollution damage to the extent that the protection afforded by CLC 1969 is inadequate;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15225229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15225229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 to give effect to the related purposes set out in FUND 1971.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
The Fund shall be recognised as a legal person capable under the laws of the Cook Islands of assuming rights and obligations and of being a party in legal proceedings before the High Court of the Cook Islands, and the Dire
ctor of the Fund is its legal representative.
\par 
\par 32.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Application of Fund}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  T}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 he Fund shall apply exclusively-}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 to pollution damage caused in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9254658\charrsid13848774 Cook Islands Waters}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 ;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 to preventive measures, wherever taken, to prevent or minimise such damage.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 3.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Fund to Pay Compensation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  For the purpose of fulfilling its function under sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 section (1) (a) of section 31 of this Act, the Fund shall pay compensation in accordance with the provisions of FUND 1971 to any person suffering pollution damage if such perso
n has been unable to obtain full and adequate compensation for the damage under the terms of CLC 1969.
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid271107 PART VI
\par MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16742626 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 34.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Regulations}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 The Cabinet, by Order in Executive Council may make Regulations
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
providing for such matters as are contemplated by or necessary for giving full effect to the provisions of this Act and for its due administration and to any International Convention dealing with Pollution of the Marine Environment to whi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 ch the Cook Islands is a party;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
and prescribing offences for breaches of any such regulations, and, except where some other penalty is prescribed by this Act, prescribing fines not exceeding $50,000 in respect of any such offence and, where the offence is a continuing 
one, further fines not exceeding $5000 for each day during which the offence has continued;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
(c) prescribing the method of serving a summons and the procedures in respect of the prosecution of offences and in respect of evidence and proof;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (d)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 prescribing penalties and methods of assuring payment of fines by distress;
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (e)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 prescribing rights of appeal;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 (f) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
providing for the notification of Consular Officers or the notifications of the Government of the State in which the vessel is registered through a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 ppropriate diplomatic channels;

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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4355508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (g)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 providing for the levying of fees and other charges.
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\par 35.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Oil Spill Contingency Plan}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The Ministry may develop, amend, approve and adopt the Cook Islands }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Oil Spill Contingency Plan}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5838928 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 .
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2) The Secretary may from time to time appoint an On}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13918342 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
scene Commander to carry out the duties and functions specified in the Oil Spill Contingency Plan.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (3)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
In the event of a pollution incident occurring in Cook Islands Waters, the On}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
scene Commander specified in the Cook Islands Oil Spill Contingency Plan shall take charge of all forces and resources necessary to combat and clean up the effects of the oil spill on the, environment.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The On}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 scene Commander has the authority to commit or expend}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
funds necessary to combat and clean up the effects of the oil spill on the environment to the limit determined by the Secretary from time to time.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (5)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The On}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 scene Commander has the authority to requis
ition human resources, vehicles or material as may, in his opinion, be necessary to combat and clean up the effects of the oil spill on the environment.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (6)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The On}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 scene Commander shall, in the event of a pollution incident, maintain a log of events and a
 record of all committed or expended funds or resources requisitioned necessary to fulfil his duties as set out in the Oil Spill Contingency Plan.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (7)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 The person designated On}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 scene Commander in the Oil Spill Contingency Plan shall be responsible for exer
cising that Plan at regular intervals and recommending to the Ministry any changes that are necessary or desirable for its improvement.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 36.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Prosecution of offences}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
 Any Police Officer or Fisheries Officer appointed under the Marine Resources Act 1989 sha
ll have the power under this Act to arrest with or without warrant any person committing an offence or whom he or she has reasonable cause to believe has committed an offence against the provisions of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4355508\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 37.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Offences and penalties}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  (1)}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 A person wh
o commits an offence against this Act or any regulations made thereunder for which no penalty is provided elsewhere shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292033\charrsid13848774 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292033\charrsid13848774 Whe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
re an offence against this Act is a continuing one and no penalty i
s provided elsewhere for the continuance of the offence the person who commits that offence shall, in addition to any other liability, be liable upon conviction a fine not exceeding $2,500 for every day or part of day during which the offence continues.

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292033\charrsid13848774 
\par 38. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292033\charrsid13848774 Recovery }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 of fines by distress}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774  }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Where}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 Court}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 orders}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16742626\charrsid13848774  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
person convicted of any offence against this Act to pay any fine or other monies and that person is the owner or master of a vessel and the fine or other mon}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292033\charrsid13848774 ies are not paid within th
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 e time }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15292033\charrsid13848774 and manner specified}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 
, the Court may, in addition to any other power it may have to compel payment and notwithstanding any other Act, direct the amount remaining unpaid be levied by distress or sale of the vessel or the equipment of the vessel, as the case requires.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11013740\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11013740 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid271107 ----------------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11013740\charrsid13848774 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11013740 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11013740\charrsid13848774 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15225229 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9243640\charrsid13848774 This Act is administered by the Ministry of Tourism and Transport
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