33Contravention of importation order

33 Contravention of importation order

S. 33(1) amended by No. 1/2024 s. 42(1).

(1) A person who causes, permits or assists any livestock, livestock product, fodder, fitting or vehicle to enter or be imported into Victoria, knowing that in doing so the person contravenes an importation order under section 32 is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 1200 penalty units or imprisonment of 24 months or both.

S. 33(2) inserted by No. 35/2009 s. 87, amended by No. 1/2024 s. 42(2).

(2) A person who causes, permits or assists any livestock, livestock product, fodder, fitting or vehicle to enter or be imported into Victoria, where—

(a) that entry or importation contravenes an importation order under section 32; and

(b) that person is not liable for an offence under subsection (1) in respect of that contravention—

is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding 120 penalty units.

S. 34 (Heading) inserted by No. 49/2016 s. 9(1).

S. 34 amended by No. 49/2016 s. 9(2)