Wilful Damage, Summary Offences Act 1981

Question 1

S.11 (1) (b)

1) I
2) S f t
3) A t or v

Answer 1

1) Intentionally
- A deliberate OR reckless act without lawful justification, excuse, claim of right

2) Sets fire to
- damages through fire

3) Any tree or vegetation
- growing plant

Question 2

S.11A

Answer 2

Graffiti, vandalism, tagging, defacing etc
- damage or deface any building, structure, road, tree, property or other thing by writing, drawing, painting, spraying or etching or otherwise marking it both without lawful authority and without the consent of the owner, occupier or person lawfully controlling the property

Question 3

S.11B

Answer 3

Possession of graffiti implements
- without reasonable excuse he/she has in his/her possession a thing capable of being used to commit an offence against S.11A in circumstances in which it can be reasonably inferred that he/she intends to use it to commit such an offence

Question 4

S.14A

Answer 4

Sale of spray cans to people under 18yrs prohibited

Question 5

Defences against S.14A

Answer 5

• Sold by an Education provider for students to complete course work
• provided an age document (as per Sale & Supply Alcohol Act 2012)

Question 6

S.14B

Answer 6

Access to spray cans in shops to be restricted

- MUST be stored away from public access