38Q
CurrentOffence—failure to dispose of biological agent as directed
Part 3Regulation of security‑sensitive biological agents
Division 4ARequirements relating to suspected security‑sensitive biological agents
Subdivision EFurther provisions relating to destruction
38Q Offence—failure to dispose of biological agent as directed
(1)
An entity commits an offence if:
(a)
the entity is given a direction under subsection 38P(2); and
(b)
the entity does not comply with the direction within the period allowed under that subsection.
Penalty: 500 penalty units.
(2)
Section 4K of the Crimes Act 1914 does not apply to an offence against subsection (1).
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