(1)

If:

(a) the Secretary has notified a person under section 27, 28, 29 or 30 that a maritime security level is in force; and
(b) the Secretary revokes the declaration concerned;

the Secretary must, as soon as practicable, notify the person of the revocation.

(2)

If:

(a) a port operator has notified a person under subsection 27(2) that a maritime security level is in force; and
(b) the Secretary revokes the declaration concerned;

the port operator must, as soon as practicable, notify the person of the revocation.

Penalty: 10 penalty units

(3)

Subsection (2) does not apply if the port operator has a reasonable excuse.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code ).

(4)

Subsection (2) is an offence of strict liability.