Powers in relation to unsafe articles of electrical equipment
50 Powers in relation to unsafe articles of electrical equipment
This section applies if an inspector believes on reasonable grounds that—
a person has an article of electrical equipment for—
sale; or
installation in, or connection to, an electrical installation; and
the article does not comply with the relevant standard or is unsafe.
The inspector may give the person a direction in writing to refrain from—
selling the article; or
installing the article in, or connecting it to, an electrical installation;
unless it is made safe and compliant with the relevant standard.
A person commits an offence if the person engages in conduct that contravenes a direction given to the person under this section.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
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