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Gene Technology Act 2000
35BPerson must not breach conditions of emergency dealing determination—strict liability offence
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#### 35B Person must not breach conditions of emergency dealing determination—strict liability offence
(1) A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person 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 by the person contravenes such a condition.
> Note: Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility.
(2) Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(a) and (c).
> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
(3) An offence under this section is punishable on conviction by a fine of not more than whichever of the following amounts applies:
(a) in the case of an aggravated offence—200 penalty units;
(b) in any other case—50 penalty units.
> Note: Section 38 defines aggravated offence.