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OFFSHORE ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE ACT 2021 - SECT 149

Defences to offence of engaging in prohibited or restricted activities

    Section   148 does not apply if:

  (a)   the conduct was necessary to save a life or vessel; or

  (b)   the conduct was necessary to prevent pollution; or

  (c)   the defendant took all reasonable steps to avoid engaging in the conduct.

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


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