Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00185:clause:1_84
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007C00185
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 84
Character Range: 36561–37262

84  At the end of section 31
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When offshore facility operators must then notify others

 (5) If:
 (a) an offshore facility operator has notified a person under subsection 28A(2) that a maritime security level is in force; and
 (b) the Secretary revokes the declaration concerned;
the offshore facility operator must, as soon as practicable, notify the person of the revocation.

Penalty: 10 penalty units.

 (6) Subsection (5) does not apply if the offshore facility operator has a reasonable excuse.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (6) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).

 (7) Subsection (5) is an offence of strict liability.