Biosecurity Act 2019
187Offence of contravening control measure
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187 Offence of contravening control measure
(1) A person must not contravene a control 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 control 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 control order.