71Breach of area restriction order

### 71 Breach of area restriction order > > (1)  An offender who breaches an area restriction order without reasonable excuse is guilty of an offence. > > > > Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months. > > > (2)  Proceedings for an offence under [subsection (1)](#GS71@Gs1@EN) are to be commenced by a complaint under the [Justices Act 1959](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1959-077) . > > > (3)  The complaint is to be made by an authorised person. > > > (4)  A sentence imposed under this section does not affect the continuance of the area restriction order if it is still in force. > > > (5)  A police officer who believes on reasonable grounds that a person has breached an area restriction order may arrest that person without warrant.