370PProof of state of mind not required

#### 370P Proof of state of mind not required 370P Proof of state of mind not required > > (1) In proceedings against a person for a contravention of a civil penalty provision, it is not necessary to prove the following— > > > > > (a) the person’s intention, > > > > > (b) the person’s knowledge, > > > > > (c) the person’s recklessness, > > > > > (d) the person’s negligence, > > > > > (e) another state of mind of the person. > > > (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to proceedings for— > > > > > (a) a contravention under section 91J(2), 340A(2) or 344(1) or (2), or > > > > > (b) a matter that is taken, for section 370B, 370C or 370D, to be a contravention. > > > (3) Despite subsection (1), the defence of honest and reasonable mistake of fact may be established. > > **s 370P:** Ins 2025 No 70, Sch 3\[138\].