168Use of codes of practice etc in proceedings

168 Use of codes of practice etc in proceedings (a) it is alleged in a criminal proceeding against a person that the person contravened a provision of this Act; and (b) a relevant document states a way to comply with the provision or a requirement of the provision; and (c) either— (i) the relevant document is on the ACT legislation register; or (ii) copies of the relevant document are readily available for purchase or inspection in the ACT. (2) The relevant document is admissible in the proceeding. (3) Also, the person is taken to have complied with the provision or requirement if the court is satisfied that, at the relevant time, the person acted in accordance with the relevant document.

ACT legislation register—see the Legislation Act, section 18. relevant document means a code of practice, guideline or other document approved by the Ministerial Council to give practical guidance to people involved in the transport of dangerous goods.