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CurrentContravention of code of practice
Part 6Regulation of licensees
Division 8Offences related to wagering
Subdivision 3Other conduct
204 Contravention of code of practice
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person intentionally engages in conduct; and
(b) the conduct contravenes a code of practice approved by the Minister under section 13.
Maximum penalty: 1 000 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.
Note for subsection (3)
The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to this defence (see section 43BU of the Criminal Code).
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