13Notification of finding of substances or articles believed to be chemical weapons

13 Notification of finding of substances or articles believed to be chemical weapons

(1) If a person finds a substance or article, whether in Australia or an external Territory, or on, or in the seas above, the continental shelf adjacent to Australia or an external territory, that the person believes may be a chemical weapon, the person must immediately notify: (a) the Director; or (b) a constable; of the finding, and of the whereabouts, of the substance or article concerned.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 1 year.

(2) If the person notifies a constable, it is the responsibility of the constable to notify the Director of the matter notified to the constable.