Customs Act 1901

PART XII - OFFICERS  

Division 1 - Powers of officers  

Subdivision B - General regulatory powers  

SECTION 188   BOARDING  

188(1)    

The power of an officer to board shall extend to staying on board any ship, aircraft or installation and the Collector may station an officer on board any ship, aircraft or installation, and the master or pilot shall provide sleeping accommodation in the cabin and suitable and sufficient food for such officer.

Penalty: 30 penalty units.

188(2)    

Subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.

Note: For strict liability , see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .