Northern Territory Numbered Acts

JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (DRUG OFFENCES) ACT 2016 (NO 17 OF 2016) - SECT 18

Section 19Y(4) and (5)

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    (4)     A person to whom a direction is given under subsection (1)(a) commits an offence if:

    (a)     the person intentionally engages in conduct; and

    (b)     the conduct results in a contravention of the direction and the person is reckless in relation to the result.

Maximum penalty:     100 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months.

    (5)     A person who is detained by a police officer under subsection (1)(e) and directed by the officer to inform the officer of the person's name, address and date of birth commits an offence if:

    (a)     the person intentionally engages in conduct; and

    (b)     the conduct results in a contravention of the direction and the person is reckless in relation to the result.

Maximum penalty:     200 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.