99Carrying out domestic activity before decision on referral etc.

99  Carrying out domestic activity before decision on referral etc.

 (a) the person has referred a domestic activity to the Minister under section 66; and

 (b) the Minister has not made a decision under subsection 71(1) (decision on whether activity is controlled activity) in relation to the activity; and

 (c) the person carries out the activity.

 (2) A person contravenes this subsection if:

 (a) the Minister has given the person a notice under section 68 requesting the person to refer a domestic activity to the Minister; and

 (b) the person has not made the referral within the period specified in the notice; and

 (c) the request has not been withdrawn; and

 (d) 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).