Northern Territory Numbered Acts

WATER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2018 (NO 29 OF 2018) - SECT 12

Section 37

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37     Breach of water investigation permit

    (1)     A person commits an offence if the person:

    (a)     holds a permit granted under section 36; and

    (b)     contravenes a term or condition of the permit.

Maximum penalty:     500 penalty units.

    (2)     An offence against subsection (1) is an offence of strict liability.

    (3)     It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) if the defendant took reasonable steps and exercised due diligence to prevent the commission of the offence.

    (4)     The defendant has a legal burden of proof in relation to a matter mentioned in subsection (3).