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J.25 (1) A public officer contravenes the code if he causes anything to be done through another person that would constitute a contravention of the code if done by the public officer, or allows or directs a person under their supervision or control to do anything that is in contravention of the code.  

(2)Contravention shall not        apply        where anything is done without the public officer’s knowledge or consent or if the public officer has taken reasonable steps to prevent it.

(3)A public officer who acts under unlawful direction shall be responsible for his action.