This table of maximum penalties is populated using Lawcodes data. For more information, see Changes to Specific Penalties and Orders at the end of the introduction.

Jurisdiction

Section 259(1): With the exception of the Table 1 offences, proceedings for an offence against the Act or regulations may be dealt with summarily before the Local Court (or before the Supreme Court in its summary jurisdiction).

Section 259(2): Offences under ss 105(2) (Publication of names and identifying information) and 175(1) (Special medical treatment) are Table 1 offences for the purposes of the CP Act: s 267, Sch 1.

Penalty

Section 259(3): The maximum monetary penalty the Local Court may impose is 200 pu or the maximum monetary penalty provided by this Act for the offence, whichever amount is the smaller.

Table 1 offences: For the maximum penalties for summary disposal of Table 1 offences by the Local Court see above.

Offences by corporations — liability of directors/persons concerned in management

Section 258(1): In the case of the offences by corporations specified in s 258, directors and managers are liable unless:

Note:

Where applicable, the maximum penalty for an offence dealt with on indictment is indicated in square brackets in the Penalty (Max) column.