s 132.6
In forceMaking off without payment
Volume 1s 1-5, sch (s 1.1-261.3)
Chapter 7The proper administration of Government
Part 7.2Theft and other property offences
Division 132Other property offences
132.6 Making off without payment
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person, knowing that immediate payment for any goods or services supplied by another person is required or expected from him or her, dishonestly makes off:
(i)
without having paid; and
(ii)
with intent to avoid payment of the amount due; and
(b)
the other person is a Commonwealth entity.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
(2)
Absolute liability applies to the paragraph (1)(b) element of the offence.
(3)
For the purposes of this section, immediate payment includes payment at the time of collecting goods in respect of which a service has been provided.
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