Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

EXPORT CONTROL ACT 1982 - SECT 9F

             (1)  If:

                     (a)  a veterinarian undertakes any activity in an approved export program; and

                     (b)  the veterinarian is reckless as to whether the activity is in such a program; and

                     (c)  the veterinarian is not:

                              (i)  an accredited veterinarian; or

                             (ii)  an authorised officer who has been directed under section 9D to undertake the activity;

the veterinarian commits an offence.

Penalty:  50 penalty units.

             (2)  Strict liability applies to paragraphs (1)(a) and (c).

Note:          For strict liability see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .