114Discovery of archaeological places and objects

114 Discovery of archaeological places and objects (a) discovers a place or object the person knows is an Aboriginal or Macassan archaeological place or object; and (b) does not, as soon as practicable after the discovery, give the CEO a written report stating the following: (i) a description of the place or object; (ii) its location; Heritage Act 2011 49 (iii) the person's name and address; (iv) if known by the person – the name and address of the owner or occupier of the place or place where the object is located. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units. (2) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the defendant establishes a reasonable excuse. (3) A person is taken to have complied with subsection (1) if the person gives the report to the CEO within 7 days after the discovery.