173Offences

173 Offences

(1)  A person must not contravene an emergency order.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 2 500 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units.

(2)  It is a defence in proceedings for an offence under subsection (1) if the defendant establishes that, at the time of the alleged contravention –

(a) notice of the emergency order had not been published in accordance with this Division; and

(b) an authorised officer had not notified the person orally, or in writing or otherwise, of the making of the emergency order.