Markings

Current

(1)

An inspector may mark a place or thing:

(a)

indicating that it:

(i)

is or might be affected by a specified pest; or

(ii)

is free from a specified pest; or

(iii)

has been examined or treated for a specified pest; and

(b) specifying any requirement in relation to the place or thing (including, for example, any storage, transportation or handling requirement).

(2) The inspector may do so in any way the inspector considers appropriate.

(3)

A person must comply with the requirement.

Fault element: Strict liability offence.

Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.

(4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (3) if the defendant establishes a reasonable excuse.

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