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Gangs Act 2024

Prohibition on display of gang insignia in public places

7: Prohibition on display of gang insignia in public place

You could also call this:

"No gang symbols in public places"

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You can commit an offence if you knowingly display gang insignia in a public place without a reasonable excuse. If you do this, you could go to prison for up to 6 months or get a fine of up to $5,000. The gang insignia can be taken away from you and destroyed if you are found guilty.

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Part 2Prohibition on display of gang insignia in public places

7Prohibition on display of gang insignia in public place

  1. A person commits an offence if the person knowingly, and without reasonable excuse, displays gang insignia at any time in a public place.

  2. A person who commits an offence against subsection (1) is liable on conviction to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $5,000.

  3. If a person pleads guilty to, or is convicted of, an offence against subsection (1), the gang insignia concerned—

  4. is forfeited to the Crown; and
    1. may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as the court, either at the time of the conviction for the offence or on a subsequent application, directs.

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