51EOffences

##### 51E Offences Owner to ensure specimens marked etc. (1) If a determination under section 51D applies to a specimen, the owner of the specimen must comply with the determination. Person not to remove or interfere with mark etc. (2) A person contravenes this subsection if: (a) a specimen is marked in accordance with a determination under section 51D; and (b) the person engages in conduct; and (c) the conduct causes the removal of the mark or interference with the mark, or renders the mark unusable. Offence (3) A person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by a fine not exceeding 120 penalty units. Defence (4) Subsection (2) does not apply if the person engages in the conduct in accordance with a determination under section 51D. > Note: The defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (4). See subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code. Definition (5) In this section: > engage in conduct means: (a) do an act; or (b) omit to perform an act.