Quarantine Act 1908
74CNon‑compliance with requirements
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74C Non‑compliance with requirements
Failure to answer question or produce document (1) A person is guilty of an offence if: (a) the person is asked a question or required to produce a document under subsection 70B(2) or (3) or 74BC(1); and (b) the person fails to answer the question or produce the document.
Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for one year.
Failure to deliver sample (2) A person is guilty of an offence if: (a) the person is required under subsection 70B(4) to deliver a sample; and (b) the person fails to deliver the sample.
Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for one year.
Note: Subsections (1) and (2) are subject to the privilege against self incrimination (see subsection 79A(3)).