Inaccurate use of measuring instruments
18GD Inaccurate use of measuring instruments
Offence requiring fault element
A person commits an offence if the person:
uses a measuring instrument for trade; and
does so in such a way, or under such circumstances, that the measuring instrument gives an inaccurate measurement or gives other information (including a statement as to price) inaccurately.
Penalty: 200 penalty units.
Strict liability offence
A person commits an offence if the person:
uses a measuring instrument for trade; and
does so in such a way, or under such circumstances, that the measuring instrument gives an inaccurate measurement or gives other information (including a statement as to price) inaccurately.
Penalty: 40 penalty units.
Offence requiring fault element
A person commits an offence if:
the person does, or fails to do, something in relation to a measuring instrument; and
the person’s act or omission causes, or is likely to cause, the measuring instrument to give an inaccurate measurement or to give other information (including a statement as to price) inaccurately when used for trade.
Penalty: 200 penalty units.
Strict liability offence
A person commits an offence if:
the person does, or fails to do, something in relation to a measuring instrument; and
the person’s act or omission causes, or is likely to cause, the measuring instrument to give an inaccurate measurement or to give other information (including a statement as to price) inaccurately when used for trade.
Penalty: 40 penalty units.
Subsections (2) and (4) are offences of strict liability.
For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
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