Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00782:clause:1_177
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00782
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 177
Character Range: 40934–41672

177  Subsection 71A(1)
Repeal the subsection, substitute:

 (1) If:
 (a) a person engages in conduct; and
 (b) the conduct causes the rescue of any goods that have been, or are about to be, seized under this Act;
the person is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years.

 (1A) If:
 (a) a person engages in conduct; and
 (b) the conduct causes any goods to be staved, broken or destroyed, or any documents relating to any goods to be destroyed; and
 (c) the conduct hinders or prevents the seizure of goods, the securing of goods, or the proof of any offence under this Act;
the person is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years.