s 721
In forceFailing to take oath
Chapter 7Administration of justice offences
Part 7.3Summary offences for ch 7
721 Failing to take oath
(1)
A person commits an offence if—
(a)
the person is required by law to take an oath to give evidence in a legal proceeding; and
(b)
the person fails to take the oath when required.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
(2)
This section does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
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