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5U Evidential burden regarding age

In proceedings for an offence against section 5S, evidence that a person present in the relevant motor vehicle appeared to be under the age of 18 years is, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, proof that the person was under the age of 18 years.

Pt 2 Div. 2 (Heading) inserted by No. 31/2002 s. 10(b).

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