Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00866:section:54aa:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00866
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 54AA (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 1002949–1003861

provide the information, produce the documents or appear to answer questions within a period of less than 14 days after the notice is given.
 (6) The Secretary may require the person to give or verify the information or answers:
 (a) on oath or affirmation; and
 (b) either orally or in writing.
The Secretary or specified officer may administer an oath or affirmation to the person.
 (7) A person must not fail to comply with a notice under subsection (1) or (3).
Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months.
 (8) An offence under subsection (7) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
 (9) A person does not commit an offence under subsection (7) to the extent that the person is not capable of complying with the notice.
Note: The defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (9). See subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.