MINING ACT 1992 - SECT 12C Fraudulent removal and concealment of minerals by employees

MINING ACT 1992 - SECT 12C

12C Fraudulent removal and concealment of minerals by employees

A person employed in or about any mine or mining land who removes or conceals, or attempts to remove or conceal, a mineral found in that mine or mining land with intent to defraud an owner of the mine or mining land is guilty of an offence.

: Maximum penalty--

(a) in the case of a corporation--10,000 penalty units, or

(b) in the case of a natural person--2,000 penalty units or imprisonment for 5 years, or both.