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CurrentOffence to dispose of human remains by unauthorised process
Part 11Miscellaneous matters
188 Offence to dispose of human remains by unauthorised process
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person intentionally disposes of human remains; and
(b) the process used to dispose of the human remains is not authorised under this Act or another Act.
Maximum penalty: 300 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 years.
(2)
Strict liability applies to subsection (1)(b).
(3)
An offence against this section is a summary offence.
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