Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

NATIONAL TRADE MEASUREMENT REGULATIONS 2009 (SLI NO 233 OF 2009) - REG 2.10

         (1)   If a person is using for trade a measuring instrument, the person must not use a mass of 0.2 metric carat or less, or 50 mg or less, unless the person holds a certificate issued by:

                (a)    the Secretary; or

               (b)    the holder of a servicing licence;

that certifies that the mass complies with the meaning of verification provided in section 18GG of the Act.

         (2)   A person who engages in conduct that contravenes subregulation (1) commits an offence.

Penalty:   20 penalty units.

         (3)   The offence mentioned in subregulation (2) is an offence of strict liability.

Note    For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .