Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00585:clause:1_67:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00585
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 67 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 154038–155240

to the nature or condition of the animal, plant or other goods; or
 (iii) gives to a quarantine officer a false or misleading description of the animal, plant or other goods;
it is presumed, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, that the person knew that the removal was such a contravention.

Note: The defendant bears an evidential burden of proof in respect of evidence to the contrary (see subsection 13(3) of the Criminal Code).

Non‑compliance with condition of permit granted under Proclamation

 (5) A person is guilty of an offence if:
 (a) the person fails to comply with a condition or restriction set out in a permit granted under a Proclamation made in accordance with subsection 13(2A); and
 (b) the person is reckless as to whether or not the condition or restriction is complied with.

Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.

Hindering compliance with Act

 (6) A person is guilty of an offence if the person:
 (a) does any act that hinders or prevents another person from complying with this Act; and
 (b) is reckless as to whether or not the doing of that act hinders or prevents the other person from complying with this Act.

Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 10 years.