Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00179:section:211
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00179
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 211
Character Range: 278206–279017

211  Tampering with and removing notices

Tampering with notice
 (1) A person contravenes this subsection if:
 (a) a notice is displayed under subsection 206(2), 208(3) or 209(8); and
 (b) the person tampers with the notice.

Removal of notice
 (2) A person contravenes this subsection if:
 (a) a notice is displayed under subsection 206(2), 208(3) or 209(8); and
 (b) the person removes the notice before the notice has ceased to have effect.

Strict liability offence
 (3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subsection (1) or (2).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
 (4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).