Non-compliance with order
288 Non-compliance with order
A person commits an offence if:
the person is subject to a regulatory order; and
the person fails to comply with the order.
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 has a reasonable excuse.
(4) If a person fails to comply with a regulatory order, a person authorised by the council may, after reasonable notice to the owner or occupier of the land, enter the land and carry out work, or take other action, required under the order.
(5) The council may recover the cost of the work, or other action, as unpaid rates.
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