Commonwealth Numbered Acts

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTER-TERRORISM FINANCING ACT 2006 (NO. 169, 2006) - SECT 62

Scope

             (1)  This section applies to a written notice:

                     (a)  that relates to reporting obligations under this Part; and

                     (b)  the form and contents of which are specified in the AML/CTF Rules.

Notice to be given to travellers

             (2)  If an aircraft or ship leaves a place outside Australia to travel to a place in Australia without stopping at any other place outside Australia, the person in charge of the aircraft or ship must:

                     (a)  give a copy of the notice to all persons travelling on the aircraft or ship (including members of the crew); or

                     (b)  cause a copy of the notice to be given to all persons travelling on the aircraft or ship (including members of the crew).

Offence

             (3)  A person commits an offence if:

                     (a)  the person is subject to a requirement under subsection (2); and

                     (b)  the person engages in conduct; and

                     (c)  the person's conduct breaches the requirement.

Penalty:  50 penalty units.

             (4)  An offence against subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.

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