s 29 Offence if foreign influence restraining order not complied with
29.—(1) If a foreign influence restraining order against a designated entity is not complied with —(a) the entity commits an offence; and (b) each person who is a member of the governing body of the entity when the non‑compliance took place, or at any time while the non‑compliance was ongoing, also commits an offence. (2) To avoid doubt, a person’s liability under subsection (1)(b) is not affected by the fact that the person is or may be liable to be removed under a removal direction or a foreign influence restraining order. (3) In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1)(a), it is a defence for the accused to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that the accused took all reasonable steps to comply with the foreign influence restraining order. (4) In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1)(b), it is a defence for the accused to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that the accused took all reasonable steps to ensure that the entity complies with the foreign influence restraining order. (5) A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction —(a) to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and (b) in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.