144Offence—damage native tree—unleased land

144 Offence—damage native tree—unleased land (a) the person damages a tree; and (b) the tree is— (i) a native tree; and (ii) on unleased land. Maximum penalty: 400 penalty units. Note Damage, a tree includes fell the tree—see s 139. Native tree—see s 139. (a) the person is a public servant exercising a function as a public servant; or

offence under a development approval under the Planning Act 2023, chapter 7; or (c) an exception under the Urban Forest Act 2023, section 18 (4) In addition to the penalty that may be imposed for an offence against this section, the court may order the defendant to— (a) make good the damage incurred; or (b) pay the Territory the cost of making good the damage. (5) The Territory may enforce an order made under subsection (4) as if it were a judgment of the Magistrates Court in a civil proceeding.