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Wildlife Act 1953

General provisions - Infringement offences

70Q: Contravening instruments made under this Act

You could also call this:

"Don't break the rules made to protect wildlife"

You must not break rules made under the Wildlife Act 1953. This includes rules like a notification made under section 7(1), an Order in Council made under section 9, or a Proclamation or notice made under section 14(1A). You also must not break a Proclamation issued under section 14A.

If you fail to follow these rules, you commit an infringement offence. This means you did something wrong and you might get in trouble. You have to follow the rules to avoid getting in trouble.

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Part 5General provisions
Infringement offences

70QContravening instruments made under this Act

  1. A person must not contravene—

  2. a notification made under section 7(1); or
    1. an Order in Council made under section 9; or
      1. a Proclamation or notice made under section 14(1A); or
        1. a Proclamation issued under section 14A.

          1. A person who fails to comply with this section commits an infringement offence.

          Notes
          • Section 70Q: inserted, on , by section 69 of the Conservation (Infringement System) Act 2018 (2018 No 61).