Introductions must be authorised
24 Introductions must be authorised
A person contravenes this subsection if:
the person introduces an industrial chemical; and
the introduction is not authorised by any of the following:
section 25 (which deals with listed introductions);
section 26 (which deals with exempted introductions);
section 27 (which deals with reported introductions);
section 28 (which deals with assessed introductions);
section 29 (which deals with commercial evaluation introductions);
section 30 (which deals with exceptional circumstances introductions).
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
A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: 500 penalty units.
Strict liability offence
A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: 60 penalty units.
Civil penalty provision
A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 500 penalty units.
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