Power to require drilling information and samples
53 Power to require drilling information and samples
(1) The Controller may, by written notice, require a holder of a drilling licence to provide the information and samples prescribed by regulation in the form and within the period specified in the notice.
A person commits an offence if the person:
is given a notice under subsection (1); and
fails to comply with a requirement of the notice.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
(3) An offence against subsection (2) is an offence of strict liability.
(4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) if the defendant took reasonable steps and exercised due diligence to prevent the commission of the offence.
(5) The defendant has a legal burden of proof in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (4).
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