Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2017A00034:clause:1_300d
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2017A00034
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 300D
Character Range: 37237–38006

300D  Asking questions about vessels
 (1) A biosecurity officer may require a person who the biosecurity officer suspects, on reasonable grounds, has information in relation to a vessel to answer questions, or provide information in writing, in relation to the vessel.
Note: A person may commit an offence or contravene a civil penalty provision if the person provides false or misleading information (see section 137.1 of the Criminal Code and section 532 of this Act).

Civil penalty provision
 (2) A person who is required to answer questions, or provide information in writing, under subsection (1) must comply with the requirement.
Civil penalty: 120 penalty units.
Note: This section is not subject to the privilege against self‑incrimination (see section 635).