62. Dealing with imported examinable matter without inspection advice — strict liability

the person —

intentionally deals with an object or a thing in a particular manner; or

has in possession an object or a thing knowing that it is likely to be supplied or offered or displayed for supply;

the object or thing is examinable matter;

the person knows, or ought reasonably to know, that the object or thing was imported;

an inspection advice has not been issued in respect of the object or thing;

the person has not obtained the prior approval of an authorised officer to deal with the object or thing in that manner; and

the person is neither an officer of customs, nor an authorised officer, acting in the course of his or her duties.

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

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