156Reporting by person in charge of goods

156  Reporting by person in charge of goods  (1) If a person in charge of the goods becomes aware of a reportable biosecurity incident in relation to the goods, the person must, as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the incident, report the incident to a biosecurity officer or the Director of Biosecurity. Note: The obligation in this subsection applies whether or not the person is in Australian territory when the person becomes aware of the reportable biosecurity incident (see subsection (4)).  (2) A person in charge of goods that are subject to biosecurity control commits an offence if:  (a) the person becomes aware of a reportable biosecurity incident in relation to the goods; and  (b) the person fails to report the incident as required by subsection (1).  (4) Subsections (2) and (3) apply whether or not the person is in Australian territory when the person becomes aware of the reportable biosecurity incident.