SUMMARY OFFENCES ACT 1953 - SECT 21E

SUMMARY OFFENCES ACT 1953 - SECT 21E

21E—Knives in schools and public places

A person who, without lawful excuse, has possession of a knife in a school or public place is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty:

            (a)         for a first offence—$2 500 or imprisonment for 6 months;

            (b)         for a subsequent offence—$5 000 or imprisonment for 12 months.