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In forceOffence—fail to comply with tree reparation direction
Part 3Protection of trees
Division 3.4Directions
Subdivision 3.4.2Tree reparation directions
49 Offence—fail to comply with tree reparation direction
(1)
A person commits an offence if—
(a)
an authorised person gives the person a tree reparation direction; and
(b)
the person fails to comply with the direction.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.
(2)
This section does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse for failing to comply with the direction.
Note
The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58).
(3)
An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.
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