Section 210 — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Destroying, damaging etc an aid to navigation

A person who—
(a) intentionally or recklessly destroys, damages, removes, conceals or interferes with a mark, device or equipment used or designed to be used to assist the navigation of aircraft or vessels, or
(b) does any act with the intention of causing any such destruction, damage, concealment or interference,
is liable to imprisonment for 7 years.

Sourced from the New South Wales Legislation website at 8 June 2026. For the latest information on New South Wales Government legislation please go to https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 207 — Placing etc dangerous articles on board an aircraft or vessel
s 208 — Threatening to destroy etc an aircraft, vessel or vehicle
s 209 — False information as to plan etc to prejudice the safety of an aircraft or vessel or persons on board an aircraft or vessel
s 211 — Criminal acts relating to railways
s 212 — Endangering passengers etc on railway
s 213 — Obstructing a railway

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