Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828:section:289
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 289
Character Range: 720528–721250

289  Prohibition of unauthorised exploration for potential greenhouse gas storage formation, or potential greenhouse gas injection site, in offshore area
 (1) A person commits an offence if:
 (a) the person explores for:
 (i) a potential greenhouse gas storage formation; or
 (ii) a potential greenhouse gas injection site; and
 (b) the exploration occurs in an offshore area.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years.
 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to conduct that is:
 (a) authorised by a greenhouse gas assessment permit; or
 (b) otherwise authorised or required by or under this Act.
Note: The defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2)—see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.