18GM
CurrentUsing a verification mark when not permitted to do so
Part IVUsing measuring instruments for trade
Division 3Verification of measuring instruments
18GM Using a verification mark when not permitted to do so
Offence requiring fault element
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person marks a measuring instrument with a verification mark; and
(b)
the person is not permitted to do so.
Penalty: 200 penalty units.
Strict liability offence
(2)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person marks a measuring instrument with a verification mark; and
(b)
the person is not permitted to do so.
Penalty: 40 penalty units.
(3)
Subsection (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note:
For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
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