(1) A person commits an offence if that person

(a) changes a unique device identifier, or

(b) interferes with the operation of a unique device identifier.

(2) For the purposes of this section a unique device identifier is an electronic equipment identifier which is unique to a mobile wireless communications device.

(3) A person does not commit an offence under this section if that person

(a) is the manufacturer of the device, or

(b) does an act mentioned in subsection (1) with the written consent of the manufacturer of the device.

(4) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than three thousand penalty units or a term of imprisonment of not more than five years or both.