s 23
In forceAttempts to commit offences
Part 4Offences
23 Attempts to commit offences
(1)
A person who attempts to commit an offence against this Act (the main offence) is—
(a)
guilty of the offence of attempting to commit the main offence; and
(b)
liable to a penalty not exceeding 60% of the maximum penalty that would apply if the person committed the main offence.
(2)
Sections 321N and 321Q of the Crimes Act 1958 apply to and in respect of an offence against subsection (1) to the same extent as they apply to and in respect of offences against section 321M of that Act.
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