High Seas Biodiversity Act 2026
103Carrying out international activity before decision on referral etc.
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103 Carrying out international activity before decision on referral etc.
(b) the person has referred an international activity to the Minister under section 66; and
(c) the Minister has not made a decision under subsection 71(1) (decision on whether activity is controlled activity) in relation to the activity; and
(d) the person carries out the activity.
(2) A person contravenes this subsection if:
(b) the Minister has given the person a notice under section 68 requesting the person to refer an international activity to the Minister; and
(c) the person has not made the referral within the period specified in the notice; and
(d) the request has not been withdrawn; and
(e) the person carries out the activity.
(3) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1) or (2).
(4) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subsection (1) or (2).
(5) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1) or (2).