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Shipping Registration Act 1981
61BNState of mind
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61BN State of mind
(1) In proceedings for a civil penalty order against a person for a contravention of a civil penalty provision (other than because of subsection 61BL(1)), it is not necessary to prove: (a) the person’s intention; or (b) the person’s knowledge; or (c) the person’s recklessness; or (d) the person’s negligence; or (e) any other state of mind of the person; other than as expressly provided. (2) Subsection (1) does not affect the operation of section 61BM (mistake of fact).