211Tampering with and removing notices

211 Tampering with and removing notices

Tampering with notice (1) A person contravenes this subsection if: (a) a notice is displayed under subsection 206(2), 208(3) or 209(8); and (b) the person tampers with the notice. Removal of notice (2) A person contravenes this subsection if: (a) a notice is displayed under subsection 206(2), 208(3) or 209(8); and (b) the person removes the notice before the notice has ceased to have effect. Strict liability offence (3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subsection (1) or (2).

Penalty: 50 penalty units.

(4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).