(1)  A diving contractor for a diving operation must not allow a person to dive in the diving operation if the person is not competent to carry out safely any activity that is reasonably likely to be necessary while the person is taking part in the operation.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(2)  A diving supervisor for a diving operation must not allow a person to dive in the diving operation if the person is not competent to carry out safely any activity that is reasonably likely to be necessary while the person is taking part in the operation.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(3)  A diving contractor for a diving operation must not allow a person to dive in the diving operation if the person does not have a current diving qualification under ADAS to carry out any activity that is reasonably likely to be necessary while the person is taking part in the operation.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(4)  A diving supervisor for a diving operation must not allow a person to dive in the diving operation if the person does not have a current diving qualification under ADAS to carry out any activity that is reasonably likely to be necessary while the person is taking part in the operation.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(5)  A diving contractor for a diving operation must not allow a person to dive in the diving operation if the person does not have a valid medical certificate.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

Note: For the meaning of "valid medical certificate", see regulation 30 .

(6)  A diving supervisor for a diving operation must not allow a person to dive in the diving operation if the person does not have a valid medical certificate.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

Note: For the meaning of "valid medical certificate", see regulation 30 .

(7)  Subregulations (3) , (4) , (5) and (6) do not apply if the person –

(a) is diving in a manned submersible craft; or

(b) is diving to provide emergency medical care to an injured person in a chamber.