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Section 44Q - Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 - State of mind — Zoe

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#### 44Q State of mind (1) In proceedings for a civil penalty order against a person for a contravention of a civil penalty provision (other than section 32A or subsection 44M(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. (2) Subsection (1) does not affect the operation of section 44P (which is about mistake of fact).

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