440Q
CurrentOffence of contravening a noise standard
Chapter 8General environmental offences
Part 3BOffences relating to noise standards
Division 2Application of noise standards
440Q Offence of contravening a noise standard
(1)
A person must not unlawfully contravene a noise standard.
Maximum penalty—
(a)
if the contravention is done wilfully—1,665 penalty units; or
(b)
otherwise—600 penalty units.
Note—
See section 493A (When environmental harm or related acts are unlawful).
(2)
A person does not contravene a noise standard by causing an environmental nuisance mentioned in schedule 1, part 1.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum
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