270Offence—discharging ballast water

270  Offence—discharging ballast water  (c) the vessel discharges ballast water (whether in or outside Australian seas). Note: The physical elements of offences against subsections (2) and (3) are set out in this subsection (see section 534).  (1A) A person contravenes this subsection if:  (d) the vessel discharges ballast water. Note: The physical elements of offences against subsections (2) and (3) are set out in this subsection (see section 534).  (2) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1) or (1A).  (3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subsection (1) or (1A). Penalty: 500 penalty units.  (4) Subsections (1) and (1A) do not apply if:  (a) the condition in section 271, 276, 277, 278A, 279, 282, or subsection 283(1), (2) or (3), is met in relation to the discharge of ballast water; and  (b) either of the following applies:  (i) the vessel has a ballast water management plan, and a ballast water management certificate is in force for the vessel;  (ii) the vessel is prescribed for the purposes of subsection 285A(3) or is granted an exemption under the scheme prescribed for the purposes of section 285B; and  (c) if subparagraph (b)(i) of this subsection applies—the management of the ballast water was carried out in accordance with the ballast water management plan; and  (d) if subparagraph (b)(ii) of this subsection applies—any condition of the exemption granted under the scheme prescribed for the purposes of section 285B has been met. Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code). Division 3—Exceptions: ballast water management Subdivision A—Exception 271  Exception—ballast water has been managed for discharge   The condition in this section is met in relation to a discharge of ballast water from a vessel if the ballast water has been managed for discharge in accordance with this Division. Subdivision B—Methods of ballast water management