Gene Technology Act 2000
35APerson must not breach conditions of emergency dealing determination
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35A Person must not breach conditions of emergency dealing determination
(1) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person intentionally takes an action or omits to take an action; and (b) the person has knowledge of the conditions to which an emergency dealing determination is subject; and (c) the action or omission contravenes such a condition, and the person knows or is reckless as to that fact.
Note: Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility.
(2) An offence under this section is punishable on conviction by whichever of the following applies: (a) in the case of an aggravated offence—imprisonment for 5 years or 2,000 penalty units; (b) in any other case—imprisonment for 2 years or 500 penalty units.
Note: Section 38 defines aggravated offence.