474.16
In forceUsing a carriage service for a hoax threat
ScheduleThe Criminal Code
Volume 3sch (s 400.1-490.7, Dictionary), Endnotes
Chapter 10National infrastructure
Part 10.6Telecommunications Services
Division 474Telecommunications offences
Subdivision CGeneral offences relating to use of telecommunications
474.16 Using a carriage service for a hoax threat
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person uses a carriage service to send a communication; and
(b)
the person does so with the intention of inducing a false belief that an explosive, or a dangerous or harmful substance or thing, has been or will be left in any place.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.
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