False advertising
52 False advertising
A person who does not hold a licence under this Part must not—
hold himself or herself out as a person who can provide a taxi service for the transport of passengers; or
use the word "TAXI", or any other word or combination of words that are determined by the Minister, by notice in the Gazette, to be subject to regulation under this provision, so as to imply, or lead persons reasonably to believe, that he or she can provide a taxi service for the transport of passengers. Maximum penalty: Penalty: Division 6 fine.
Subsection (1) does not apply—
to an employee or agent of the holder of a licence who is acting in the course of his or her employment or agency; or
to a person who is not required to hold a licence under this Part by virtue of section 45(2); or
in any circumstance prescribed by the regulations.
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