89
CurrentContravention of regulations – returning officer
Part 7Miscellaneous
89 Contravention of regulations – returning officer
(1)
A returning officer for an election commits an offence if:
(a)
the returning officer engages in conduct; and
(b) the conduct results in a contravention of a regulation, other than a regulation for which another penalty is prescribed; and
(c)
the returning officer is reckless in relation to that result.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
(2) An offence against subregulation (1) does not apply to the Electoral Commissioner.
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