New South Wales Consolidated Acts

SUMMARY OFFENCES ACT 1988 - SECT 11E

11E Wielding of knives in a public place or school

(1) A person who, without reasonable excuse (proof of which lies on the person):

(a) uses a knife, or

(b) carries a knife that is visible,

in the presence of any person in a public place or a school in a manner that would be likely to cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his or her personal safety is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.

(2) No person of reasonable firmness need actually be, or be likely to be, present at the scene.