Picking plants
2.2 Picking plants
A person who picks—
a plant that is of a threatened species, or
a plant that is part of a threatened ecological community, or
a protected plant,
is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty (includes additional penalty for each plant)—
in the case of a plant that is (or is part of) a threatened species or threatened ecological community (other than a vulnerable species or community)—Tier 1 monetary penalty or imprisonment for 2 years, or both, or
in the case of a plant that is (or is part of) a vulnerable species or vulnerable ecological community—Tier 3 monetary penalty, or
in any other case—Tier 4 monetary penalty.
In any prosecution for an offence under this section, proof that a plant was found in the possession of the person charged is prima facie evidence that the person picked the plant.
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