Public Health Act 1991 No 10
Historical version for 1 July 2009 to 5 July 2009 (accessed 24 May 2013 at 12:53) Repealed version

28   Offence to contravene public health order

(1)  If the person to whom a public health order applies contravenes the order, the person is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months, or both.

(2)  Proceedings for an offence under this section may be brought only by the Director-General or a police officer.
(3)  Prosecution for an offence under this section does not preclude action under section 30 in respect of the contravention on which the prosecution is based.
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