31Failing to comply with safety directions

31 Failing to comply with safety directions

(1) If a ranger believes that the safety of a person on Trust land is, or is likely to be, endangered, the ranger may give to the person or another person directions necessary to ensure the safety of the person. (2) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person is given a direction under subsection (1); and (b) the person fails to comply with the direction.

Penalty: 5 penalty units.

(3) Strict liability applies to subsection (2).

Note: For general circumstances in which an activity will not constitute an offence, see section 13.