10Destruction or deactivation of anti‑personnel mines

10 Destruction or deactivation of anti‑personnel mines

(1) If an anti‑personnel mine is delivered to a member of the Australian Defence Force, or to a police officer, in accordance with section 9, the member or officer, as the case may be, must ensure the destruction or permanent deactivation of the mine. (2) The requirement under subsection (1) does not apply to: (a) an anti‑personnel mine that becomes the subject of a permission under section 8 after the mine is delivered to the member or officer; or (b) an anti‑personnel mine that is required to be kept for purposes in connection with the conduct of criminal proceedings.