Plant Health Act 2009

A person must not, without the approval of the Chief Inspector, sell or supply—

a plant or plant related product affected by a pest;

or

a plant or plant related product subject to an order under this

Part. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty:

in the case of a body corporate—$100 000;

in the case of a natural person—$20 000.

The owner of premises in relation to which an order is in force under this Part must notify the Chief Inspector of any intended sale of the premises or part of the premises at least 28 days before the date of settlement. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $5 000. Expiation fee: $315.

If a person is guilty of an offence against this section, a court may (in addition to any other penalty that may be imposed) order the person to pay to the person to whom the plant or plant related product was sold or supplied such compensation as the court thinks fit.