Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered Regulations(1) A person must not use for trade a measuring instrument fitted with a load receptor if:
(a) the person is using the measuring instrument for trade in the presence of a purchaser; and
(b) the load receptor is:
(i) in the form of a scoop; and
(ii) mounted on the measuring instrument in a manner that means the purchaser is unable to see readily if there is any foreign matter in the load receptor.
(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 .