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Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003
100TBParticipant required to provide statement of compliance
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#### 100TB Participant required to provide statement of compliance
(1) An offshore industry participant commits an offence if:
(a) an offshore security plan for the participant is in force; and
(b) the participant fails to give the Secretary a statement of compliance for the plan in accordance with section 100TA.
Penalty:
(a) for an offshore facility operator—200 penalty units; and
(b) 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.