Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861:section:44
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 44
Character Range: 120853–121581

44  Losing service property
 (1) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian commits an offence if:
 (a) the person loses any property; and
 (b) the property is, or forms part of, service property issued for the person's use, or entrusted to the person's care, in connection with the person's duties.
Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 6 months.
 (2) Absolute liability applies to paragraph (1)(a).
Note: For absolute liability, see section 6.2 of the Criminal Code.
 (3) It is a defence if the person proves that he or she took reasonable steps for the safe‑keeping of the lost property.
Note: The defendant bears a legal burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3). See section 13.4 of the Criminal Code.