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s 154E

Exceptions etc. to civil penalty provisions—burden of proof

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Volume 1Parts 1 to 10A (sections 1 to 239W)
Part 8Enforcement
Division 4Civil penalties
Subdivision CMiscellaneous

154E Exceptions etc. to civil penalty provisions—burden of proof

If, in proceedings for a pecuniary penalty order against a person for a contravention of a civil penalty provision, the person wishes to rely on any exception, exemption, excuse, qualification or justification that applies in relation to the civil penalty provision, then the person bears an evidential burden in relation to that matter.

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