Criminal Code Act 1899 - Queensland Legislation

Schedule 1 The Criminal CodePart 4 Acts injurious to the public in generalChapter 23 Nuisances—misconduct relating to corpses[s 234]another thing, used or suitable for use, for playing an unlawfulgame.Example of another thing, used or suitable for use, for playing an unlawfulgame—implements for playing two-up234 Conducting or playing unlawful games(1) A person who conducts an unlawful game commits anoffence.Maximum penalty—200 penalty units.(2) A person who plays an unlawful game commits an offence.Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.236 Misconduct with regard to corpsesAny person who, without lawful justification or excuse, theproof of which lies on the person—(a) neglects to perform any duty imposed upon the personby law, or undertaken by the person, whether for rewardor otherwise, touching the burial or other disposition ofa human body or human remains; or(b) improperly or indecently interferes with, or offers anyindignity to, any dead human body or human remains,whether buried or not;is guilty of a misdemeanour, and is liable to imprisonment for2 years.Current as at 1 December 2014 Page 163