Deposit Takers Act 2023

Enforcement - Ban ordered by District Court

180: Offence to contravene banning order

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"Breaking a banning order can get you in big trouble with the law"

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If you break a banning order on purpose or by being careless, you commit an offence. You can go to prison for up to 1 year or get a fine of up to $100,000, or you can get both. This happens if you are found guilty of contravening an order made under this part of the law.

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Part 5Enforcement
Ban ordered by District Court

180Offence to contravene banning order

  1. A person who intentionally or recklessly contravenes an order made under this subpart commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or to a fine not exceeding $100,000 (or both).