Crimes Act 1961

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130 Incest

(1)

Sexual connection is incest if—

(a)

it is between 2 people whose relationship is that of parent and child, siblings, half-siblings, or grandparent and grandchild; and

(b)

the person charged knows of the relationship.

(2)

Every one of or over the age of 16 years who commits incest is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years.

Section 130: replaced, on 20 May 2005, by section 7 of the Crimes Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 41).