Registrar's powers of inquiry
16 Registrar's powers of inquiry
The Registrar may conduct an inquiry to find out—
particulars to verify information given for, or in connection with, an application for registration of a relationship or revocation of registration; or
whether particulars of a registered relationship have been correctly recorded in the Register.
The Registrar may, by notice given to a person who may be able to provide information relevant to an inquiry under this section, require the person to answer specified questions or to provide other information within a time and in a way specified in the notice.
A person who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with a notice under subsection (2) is guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty: $1 250.
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