Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) This section applies to a person (a responsible person ) who:
(a) holds a licence under Part 4.3; or
(b) is appointed as a caretaker for the provision of services under section 240 ; or
(c) may provide services under an action plan agreement in force under Part 4.4; or
(d) is registered under Part 4.5.
(2) A responsible person must, in providing children's services for a child, ensure:
(a) the child is appropriately cared for and supervised; and
(b) the child is cared for in a safe environment; and
(c) reasonable precaution has been taken to protect the child from any accident.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.
(3) Each person employed or engaged by the responsible person to provide the services must comply with a direction of the responsible person for:
(a) the care or supervision of a child; or
(b) the maintenance of a safe environment for the child; or
(c) the protection of the child from any accident.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.
(4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (3) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.