Sch 1 (National Credit Code), s 155
In forceHarassment
Volume 1Chapters 1 to 6 (sections 1 to 322)
Chapter 6Compliance and enforcement
Part 6-7AProduct intervention orders
Division 2Product intervention orders
155 Harassment
Prohibition on harassment
(1)
A credit provider or supplier must not harass a person in attempting to get that person to apply for credit or to enter into a credit contract or a related transaction.
Civil penalty: 5,000 penalty units.
Offence
(2)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person is subject to a requirement under subsection (1); and
(b)
the person engages in conduct; and
(c)
the conduct contravenes the requirement.
Criminal penalty: 100 penalty units.
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