89E
In forceOffence to contravene requirement
Part IIIGeneral provisions relating to petroleum interests
Division 6Inspectors
Subdivision 2Functions and general powers
89E Offence to contravene requirement
(1) A person commits an offence if the person is required to do something under section 89B and the person contravenes the requirement.
Maximum penalty: 200 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).
This Act’s bill:Second reading speech
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