Pest Control Products Act

Marginal note:Offence by employee or agent

71 In a prosecution for an offence under this Act, it is sufficient proof of the offence to establish that it was committed by an employee or agent of the accused, whether or not the employee or agent is identified or has been prosecuted for the offence, unless the accused establishes that

• (a) the offence was committed without the knowledge or consent of the accused; and

• (b) the accused exercised all due diligence to prevent its commission.