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Biosecurity Act 2019
237Presumption of state of mind
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237 Presumption of state of mind
(1) In any proceedings for an offence under this Act, except where the contrary intention appears, it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove any intention, or state of mind, to establish that the offence has been committed.
(2) Unless otherwise prescribed, subsection (1) does not apply in respect of an offence contained within the regulations.