Failure to comply with authorised person’s direction in emergency

In force

A person to whom an emergency direction is given must—

(a)

comply with the direction (including a condition of the direction), unless the person has a reasonable excuse for not complying with it; and

(b)

take all precautions, so far as they are reasonably practicable, to prevent or minimise—

(i)

environmental harm being caused; and

(ii)

the risk of death or injury to humans and animals; and

(iii)

loss or damage to property.

Maximum penalty—

(a)

if the offence is committed wilfully—6,250 penalty units or 5 years imprisonment; or

(b)

otherwise—4,500 penalty units.

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