Offence of engaging in one or more change or suppression practices that cause injury

In force

(1)

A person (A) commits an offence if—

(a)

A intentionally engages in a change or suppression practice directed towards another person (B); and

(b)

the change or suppression practice causes injury to B; and

(c)

A is negligent as to whether engaging in the change or suppression practice will cause injury to B.

Penalty: In the case of a natural person, level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum) or a level 6 fine (600 penalty units maximum) or both;

In the case of a body corporate, 3000 penalty units maximum.

(2)

A person (A) commits an offence if—

(a)

A intentionally engages in change or suppression practices directed towards another person (B); and

(b)

any or all of the change or suppression practices, considered as a group, cause injury to B; and

(c)

A is negligent as to whether engaging in any or all of the change or suppression practices will cause injury to B.

Penalty: In the case of a natural person, level 6 imprisonment (5 years maximum) or a level 6 fine (600 penalty units maximum) or both;

In the case of a body corporate, 3000 penalty units maximum.

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