Exhibition of false light or buoy misleading navigators is criminalised with imprisonment and fine under maritime safety law. Prohibition on exhibiting false light, mark or buoy when intended or known to be likely to mislead any navigator; criminalisation requires intention or knowledge that the display will mislead and attracts imprisonment (either description) up to seven years plus a mandatory minimum fine, protecting maritime navigation and public safety by penalising deceptive aids to navigation.
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Exhibition of false light or buoy misleading navigators is criminalised with imprisonment and fine under maritime safety law.
Prohibition on exhibiting false light, mark or buoy when intended or known to be likely to mislead any navigator; criminalisation requires intention or knowledge that the display will mislead and attracts imprisonment (either description) up to seven years plus a mandatory minimum fine, protecting maritime navigation and public safety by penalising deceptive aids to navigation.
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