Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00185:clause:1_100c
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00185
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 100C
Character Range: 44499–45183

100C  Offence—operating without an offshore security plan

 (1) An offshore industry participant commits an offence if:
 (a) the participant is required under section 100B to have an offshore security plan; and
 (b) there is no offshore security plan in force for the participant.

Penalty: For an offshore facility operator—200 penalty units.

 For any other offshore industry participant—100 penalty units.

 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the participant has a reasonable excuse.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).

 (3) Subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.