124ZZZC
In forceOffence to contravene direction
Part 5AMining activities
Division 7General provisions
Subdivision 1Publication of reports
124ZZZC Offence to contravene direction
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person has been directed to publish a report under section 124ZZZB(1); and
(b)
the person contravenes the direction.
Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.
(3) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the defendant took reasonable steps and exercised due diligence to prevent the commission of the offence.
(4) The defendant has a legal burden of proof in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (3).
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