Children (Detention Centres) Act 1987
37CAUnlawful possession of remotely piloted aircraft
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37CA Unlawful possession of remotely piloted aircraft
37CA Unlawful possession of remotely piloted aircraft
(1) A person who, without lawful excuse, has in the person’s possession a remotely piloted aircraft in a detention centre is guilty of an offence and is liable to a penalty not exceeding 20 penalty units, or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 2 years, or both.
(2) It is not an offence under this section if a person is in possession of a remotely piloted aircraft—
(a) for a purpose prescribed by the regulations, or
(b) with the authorisation of a person or a member of a class of persons prescribed by the regulations, or
(c) for any other reason prescribed by the regulations.
s 37CA: Ins 2018 No 74, Sch 2 [2].