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Section 280 — Rash navigation of a vessel

As in force on 15 May 1998.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
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280.Rash navigation of a vessel

Whoever navigates any vessel in a manner so rash or negligent as to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to $1,000 , or with both.