120
In forceDefacing premises––strict liability
Part 6Offences relating to property
Division 6.3Criminal damage to property
120 Defacing premises––strict liability
(1)
A person commits an offence if the person––
(a)
makes a mark with chalk, paint or any other material on private premises; and
(b)
does not have the consent of––
(i)
if the premises are occupied––the occupier or person in charge of the premises; or
(ii)
if the premises are not occupied––the owner or person in charge of the premises.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(2)
A person commits an offence if the person unlawfully makes a mark with chalk, paint or any other material, on public property.
Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units.
(3)
An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
(4)
In this section:
public property––see section 119 (3).
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