16CSign to be affixed at property to which biosecurity

16C Sign to be affixed at property to which biosecurity management plan applies (1) The owner of a property to which a biosecurity management plan applies must erect signage that complies with the requirements of this section. (2) A sign must be affixed and conspicuously displayed at each public motor vehicle and pedestrian access point at the property, or part of the property, to which the biosecurity management plan applies. (3) Each sign must include: (a) a statement that: (i) a biosecurity management plan applies to the property; and

Livestock Act 2008 12 (ii) entry to the property, or part of the property, without consent is restricted under section 16D; and (iii) failure to comply with the plan may be an offence against this Act; and (b) the contact details for the nominated person; and (c) any other information prescribed by regulation. (4) A person commits an offence if the person defaces, damages or removes a sign erected under this section. Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units. (5) An offence against subsection (4) is an offence of strict liability. (6) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (4) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.