Applying for additional director identification numbers
(1) A person must not apply for a director identification number if the person knows that the person already has a director identification number. Note: Failure to comply with this subsection is an offence: see subsection 1311(1). (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the Registrar directed the person under subsection 1272A(2) to make the application. Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person purports to make the application only in relation to Part 6‑7A of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006. Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code. (4) A person who contravenes, or is involved in a contravention of, subsection (1) contravenes this subsection. Note 1: Subsection (4) is a civil penalty provision (see section 1317E). Note 2: Section 79 defines involved.
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