144Offences in respect of detention centres

144 Offences in respect of detention centres

(1)  A person must not –

(a) while in a detention centre introduce, or attempt to introduce, into the detention centre or be in possession of –

(i) an alcoholic beverage without the consent of the Secretary; or

(ii) a medicine without the consent of the Secretary; or

(iii) a drug; or

(iv) a weapon without the consent of the Secretary; or

(v) a glue containing toluene or another intoxicant; or

(vi) any other prescribed item or thing; or

(b) enter a detention centre when the detention centre manager has refused to allow the person entry under section 135 ; or

(c) refuse to leave a detention centre when directed to do so by a detention centre manager under section 135 ; or

(d) while at a detention centre, contravene a direction with respect to the security or good order of the centre given by the detention centre manager or a member of the staff of the centre who is authorised to give the direction; or

(e) lurk or loiter about or near a detention centre for a purpose referred to in this section.

Penalty:  If the offender –

(a) is less than 18 years old, a fine not exceeding 5 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or both; or

(b) is 18 years old or more, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or both.

(2)  Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who is a detainee.