119Defence—supply for motor sports

119 Defence—supply for motor sports

119 Defence—supply for motor sports

It is a defence to proceedings against a person for an offence under this Subdivision if the person proves—

(a) the petrol was supplied solely for one of the following purposes—

(i) use in a motor vehicle in a motor racing event conducted on a motor vehicle racing ground for which a licence is in force under the Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Act 1985 or in a test of a motor vehicle for the event,

(ii) use in a motor vehicle in a motor race authorised to be conducted under the Motor Sports Events Act 2022 or in a test of a motor vehicle for the race,

(iii) testing to determine the composition, quality or characteristics of the petrol, and

(b) the person reasonably believed the petrol would be used solely for that purpose.