Trespass
11 Trespass
A person must not unlawfully enter, or remain in, a dwelling or the yard for a dwelling.Maximum penalty—
if the offence involves circumstances of aggravation—40 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment; or
otherwise—20 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.
A person must not unlawfully enter, or remain in, a place used as a yard for, or a place used for, a business purpose.Maximum penalty—
if the offence involves circumstances of aggravation—40 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment; or
otherwise—20 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.
Note—See the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000, section 634 for safeguards applying to starting proceedings for particular offences in this division.
This section does not prevent an authorised industrial officer entering, or remaining in, a workplace in accordance with the terms of the person’s appointment as an authorised industrial officer.
It is a circumstance of aggravation for this section for a person to commit the offence in the circumstance of aggravation stated in the Criminal Code, section 52B, as if this section were a prescribed offence mentioned in that section.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed offence
). Made under this Act:
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum
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