45AC
In forceOffences for failing to comply with notice
Volume 2s 41B-Endnotes
Chapter 6Administration
Part 6-1AInformation gathering powers
Division 2Obtaining information or documents
45AC Offences for failing to comply with notice
Fault‑based offence
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person is given a notice under section 45AB; and
(b)
the person fails to comply with the notice.
Penalty: 500 penalty units.
Strict liability offence
(2)
A person commits an offence of strict liability if:
(a)
the person is given a notice under section 45AB; and
(b)
the person fails to comply with the notice.
Penalty: 100 penalty units.
Exception
(3)
Subsection (1) or (2) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
Note:
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.
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