Misrepresentations about lawful authority to contract for the performance of electrical work
32 Misrepresentations about lawful authority to contract for the performance of electrical work
A person must not, in trade or commerce, represent that another person who is not a licensed electrical contractor may lawfully contract for the performance of electrical work the other person may not otherwise perform under the Act.Example of electrical work that may be performed by a person who is not a licensed electrical contractor—
minor emergency repairs to make electrical equipment electrically safe that are performed by a licensed electrical mechanicMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.
A person conducting a business or undertaking must take all reasonable steps to ensure the person’s workers do not contravene subsection (1).Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.
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