Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

CITY OF CANBERRA ARMS ACT 1932 - SECT 6

    (1)     A person commits an offence if the person uses in relation to any trade, business, calling or profession—

        (a)     the City of Canberra Arms; or

        (b)     arms or a device or design that is likely to be taken to be the City of Canberra Arms.

Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.

    (2)     An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

    (3)     This section does not apply in relation to a use authorised by the Minister.

    (4)     If, in a prosecution for an offence against this section, it is proved that the City of Canberra Arms or the other arms, device or design was displayed on any goods manufactured, produced, sold or offered for sale by the defendant, it is presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that the defendant used it in relation to a trade, business, calling or profession.