Northern Territory Numbered Acts

PASTORAL LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2018 (NO 20 OF 2018) - SECT 28

Section 89G

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89G     If permit revoked

    (1)     After revoking a permit under section 89E or 89F, the Board may, in writing, direct the lessee of land in relation to which the permit had been granted to take reasonable steps to alleviate any impact on the land arising from the use of the land for a non-pastoral purpose.

    (2)     A pastoral lessee commits an offence if:

    (a)     the lessee receives written directions under subsection (1); and

    (b)     the lessee intentionally engages in conduct; and

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

Maximum penalty:     500 penalty units and 10 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.

    (3)     Strict liability applies to subsection (2)(a).

    (4)     It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) if the defendant has a reasonable excuse.