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Airports Act 1996
85Notification of matters that may affect the achievement of final master plan
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#### 85 Notification of matters that may affect the achievement of final master plan
(1) If:
(a) a final master plan for an airport is in force; and
(b) the airport‑lessee company for the airport becomes aware that a particular matter may significantly affect the achievement of the plan;
the company must, within 60 days after it becomes aware of that matter, give the Minister a written notice:
(c) setting out particulars of the matter; and
(d) explaining the effect of the matter on the achievement of the plan.
(2) A company commits an offence if:
(a) the company is required to give a written notice under subsection (1); and
(b) the company engages in conduct; and
(c) the company’s conduct contravenes the requirement.
Penalty: 100 penalty units.
(3) Strict liability applies to paragraph (2)(a).
> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.