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Quarantine Act 1908
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80 Penalty for desertion
Any officer who: (a) deserts from his or her duty; or (b) unlawfully permits any person, vessel, animal, plant, or goods to depart from or be conveyed out of any quarantine station where they are detained; shall be guilty of an offence against this Act punishable upon conviction by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 5 years.