A person must not operate a launch facility in Australia, or do anything directly connected with operating a launch facility in Australia, unless:
(a) the person holds a launch facility licence for the launch facility; or
(b) the person is a related party, for any launches conducted from the facility, of a person who holds such a licence; or
(c) the person is acting as an employee, contractor or agent of a person who holds such a licence; or
(d) an authorisation certificate covering the operation of the facility, or the things connected with the operation, is held by any person.
Civil penalty: 1,000 penalty units.