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In forcePresumption of state of mind
Part 14Legal Proceedings
Division 1Offences generally
237 Presumption of state of mind
In any proceedings for an offence under this Act, except where the contrary intention appears, it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove any intention, or state of mind, to establish that the offence has been committed.
Unless otherwise prescribed, subsection (1) does not apply in respect of an offence contained within the regulations.
Regulations
This provision refers to the regulations (the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Biosecurity (Livestock Traceability) Regulations 2024
- Biosecurity (Salmonid Biosecurity Zones) Regulations 2022
- Biosecurity Regulations 2022
4 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory notesSecond reading speech
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