s 89M
In forceOffence to contravene direction
Part IIIGeneral provisions relating to petroleum interests
Division 6Inspectors
Subdivision 4Directions by inspectors
89M Offence to contravene direction
(1) A person commits an offence if the person is subject to a direction under section 89L and the person contravenes the direction.
Maximum penalty: 1 300 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).
Division 7 Compliance directions
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