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Validity

Conclusions on validity of protests, requests for redress, and requests to reopen.

Invalid – PC Failed to Inform at First Reasonable Opportunity (60.2(b)(4))

Wording

The PC failed to inform X at the first reasonable opportunity, after learning, [that the incident involving the boat may have resulted in injury or serious damage] [during the hearing of valid protest No. [##], that X, who was not party to the hearing, was involved in the incident and may have broken a rule], as required by RRS 60.2(b)(4). Therefore the protest is invalid under RRS 60.4(a)(1).

Applicable scenarios

  • PC failed to inform at first opportunity after learning of injury or involvement

Related content

Rule 60.2Rule 60.4
Previous wordingInvalid – Failed to Inform at First Reasonable Opportunity (60.2(b)(3))Next wordingInvalid – Failed to Attempt to Inform Despite Obvious Danger or Injury (60.2(c))