Section 54 — Exporting non-conforming consignment of export‑controlled item — strict liability

(1)A person holding a current export consignment permit commits an offence if —

(a)the person exports a consignment comprising any export‑controlled item to which this Part applies;

(b)the consignment does not conform to any identifying detail of the consignment that is stated in the export consignment permit; and

(c)the export‑controlled item is not failing.

(2)Strict liability applies to the offence in subsection (1).

(3)A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction —

(a)where the person is an individual — to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both; or

(b)where the person is not an individual — to a fine not exceeding $10,000.