Misleading or deceptive markings
50 Misleading or deceptive markings
A person must not publish an unclassified publication with a marking, or in packaging with a marking, that indicates or suggests that the publication has been classified.
Maximum penalty: $2 500.
Expiation fee: $210.
A person must not publish a classified publication with a marking, or in packaging with a marking, that indicates or suggests that the publication is unclassified or has a different classification.
Maximum penalty: $2 500.
Expiation fee: $210.
If—
a publication is reclassified under the Commonwealth Act; or
a classification for a publication is revoked under the Commonwealth
Act, it is sufficient compliance with this section for a period of 30 days after the decision to reclassify or revoke takes effect if the publication bears the determined markings applicable to the publication before that reclassification or revocation.
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