Offence to exercise power for adult if no right to do so
78 Offence to exercise power for adult if no right to do so
It is an offence for a person who knows he or she has no right to exercise power for a health matter or special health matter for an adult, or who is recklessly indifferent about whether he or she has a right to exercise power for a health matter or special health matter for the adult, to—
purport to exercise power for a health matter or special health matter for the adult; or
represent to a health provider for the adult that the person has a right to exercise power for a health matter or special health matter for the adult.
Maximum penalty—
for special health matter—300 penalty units; or
for health matter—200 penalty units.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum
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