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NATIONAL TRADE MEASUREMENT REGULATIONS 2009 (SLI NO 233 OF 2009) - REG 2.7

Person must not use certain masses to determine mass of particular items

         (1)   If a person is using for trade a measuring instrument and uses masses other than masses marked "A" in accordance with a certificate of approval of pattern issued under paragraph 19A (1) (c) of the Act, the person must not:

                (a)    use the measuring instrument to determine the mass of any goods for therapeutic use within the meaning of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 ; or

               (b)    use the measuring instrument to determine the mass of precious metals.

         (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 .



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