### sec.23 Unlawful disposal of public records A person must not dispose of a public record or attempt to dispose of a public record unless— the public record is disposed of under a disposal authorisation or other legal authority; or the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units. See also section 24 (6) about the effect of a protection notice. - (a) the public record is disposed of under a disposal authorisation or other legal authority; or - (b) the person has a reasonable excuse.

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Section sec.23 - Public Records Act 2023 - Unlawful disposal of public records — Zoe