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Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003
100DOffence—failing to comply with offshore security plan
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#### 100D Offence—failing to comply with offshore security plan
(1) An offshore industry participant commits an offence if:
(a) the participant is required under section 100B to have an offshore security plan; and
(b) there is such a plan for the participant in force; and
(c) the participant fails to comply with the plan.
Penalty: For an offshore facility operator—200 penalty units.
For any other offshore industry participant—100 penalty units.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the participant has a reasonable excuse.
> Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).
(3) Subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.