Obligations of owner of approved laboratory
82 Obligations of owner of approved laboratory
The owner of an approved laboratory must:
(a) ensure only diagnostic tests approved under section 32(3) of the Act are used for the detection of an emergency disease; and
(b) ensure all tests, analyses or examinations of a sample or specimen are carried out in accordance with approved standards; and
(c) ensure approved records are kept and submitted to the Chief Inspector within the approved time and in the approved manner; and
(d) ensure the facilities and operational practices used in the laboratory comply with any approved standards of accreditation; and
(e) comply with any written directions of the Chief Inspector for persons to take part in a program to assess the proficiency of the facilities and operational practices used in the laboratory.
Fault element: Strict liability offence.
Maximum penalty: 200 penalty units.
In subregulation (1)(b), (c) and (d):
approved means approved by the Chief Inspector by Gazette notice.
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