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Torres Strait Regional Authority Election Rules 2017
155Re‑entry after removal from booth
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155 Re‑entry after removal from booth
(1) A person commits a further electoral offence if the person:
(a) has been removed from a polling booth by direction of the presiding officer under rule 154; and
(b) re‑enters the polling booth without the permission of the presiding officer.
(2) Strict liability applies to whether the direction mentioned in paragraph (1) (a) was given under rule 154.
Note For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.