Liability for Vehicle Owners for Parking Offences

Ports and Maritime Administration Amendment Bill 2024

1st House

2nd House

Law

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Vehicle owners are treated as the offender for parking offences in specific circumstances.
Authorised officers can require a person's full name and address if they are suspected of committing an offence under the PAMA Act.
Entities must give the Minister 40 business days' notice before changing port charges.
The Port Authority of New South Wales must notify licence holders about proposed or final decisions to suspend or revoke licences.
The Port Corporation can provide extra facilities or run additional businesses; this requires the Minister's approval.
Vehicle owners are treated as the offender for certain parking offences.
Authorised officers can demand a person's full name and address; this applies if the person is suspected of breaking the PAMA Act.
Entities managing port charges must give the Minister 40 business days' notice before changing charges.
The Port Authority of New South Wales must notify licence holders about proposed or final decisions to suspend or revoke licences.
The Port Corporation can run additional businesses or services; the Minister must first approve the activity as complementary to the corporation's main goals.

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