s 24

Introductions must be authorised

In force

(1)

A person contravenes this subsection if:

(a)

the person introduces an industrial chemical; and

(b)

the introduction is not authorised by any of the following:

(i)

section 25 (which deals with listed introductions);

(ii)

section 26 (which deals with exempted introductions);

(iii)

section 27 (which deals with reported introductions);

(iv)

section 28 (which deals with assessed introductions);

(v)

section 29 (which deals with commercial evaluation introductions);

(vi)

section 30 (which deals with exceptional circumstances introductions).

Note:

The introduction of an industrial chemical may also be subject to prohibitions or conditions based on Australia’s obligations under international agreements or arrangements: see Division 3 of Part 9.

Fault‑based offence

(2)

A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1).

Penalty: 500 penalty units.

Strict liability offence

(3)

A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subsection (1).

Penalty: 60 penalty units.

Civil penalty provision

(4)

A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).

Civil penalty: 500 penalty units.

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