66Offence provision for non‑compliance with a direction

66 Offence provision for non‑compliance with a direction

Accountable entity (1) An accountable entity contravenes this subsection if: (a) the accountable entity is given a direction under section 64 or 65; and (b) the accountable entity fails to comply with the direction. (2) An accountable entity commits an offence if the accountable entity contravenes subsection (1).

Note 1: Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility.

Note 2: See also subsection 4B(3) (body corporate multiplier) and section 4K (continuing and multiple offences) of the Crimes Act 1914.

Note 3: An accountable entity may also contravene a civil penalty provision if it fails to comply with a direction given under section 65 (see paragraph 23(1)(c) and section 80).

Penalty: 50 penalty units.

Officer of accountable entity (3) An officer of an accountable entity contravenes this subsection if: (a) the accountable entity is given a direction under section 64 or 65; and (b) the officer fails to take reasonable steps to ensure that the accountable entity complies with the direction; and (c) the officer’s duties include ensuring that the accountable entity complies with the direction; and (d) the accountable entity fails to comply with the direction. (4) An officer of an accountable entity commits an offence if the officer contravenes subsection (3).

Note 1: Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility.

Note 2: See also subsection 4B(3) (body corporate multiplier) and section 4K (continuing and multiple offences) of the Crimes Act 1914.

Penalty: 50 penalty units.