#### 303 State of mind (1) In proceedings for a civil penalty order against a person for a contravention of a civil penalty provision (other than because of subsection 301(1)), it is not necessary to prove: (a) the person’s intention; or (b) the person’s knowledge; or (c) the person’s recklessness; or (d) the person’s negligence; or (e) any other state of mind of the person; other than as expressly provided. (2) An expression used in a civil penalty provision that expressly provides for a state of mind has the same meaning as in the Criminal Code. (3) Subsection (1) does not affect the operation of section 302 (mistake of fact).

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