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Section 8B Introduction of non-sterile soilF1

(1)

No United Kingdom national, and no non-national on a British expedition, may introduce non-sterile soil into any part of Antarctica.

(2)

Subsection (1) does not apply to a person if the person took reasonable precautions to prevent the introduction of the non-sterile soil.

(3)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.

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Textual amendments

F1

S. 8B inserted (26.5.2013) by Antarctic Act 2013 (c. 15), ss. 16(8), 18(4)(a)