Cost of inspection, &c., not to be passed on
8 Cost of inspection, &c., not to be passed on
Except as provided in subregulation (2), a person against whom a rectification order has been made under section 57 of the Act must bear all costs incurred in respect of – rectifying the defective work that is the subject of the rectification order; and complying with the rectification order. In the case of – a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units; or an individual, a fine not exceeding 25 penalty units.
A person against whom a rectification order has been made may recover the cost of rectification of the defective work if – the Administrator is satisfied that the defect in the work was caused by the conduct of a person other than that person or his or her agent; or the Administrator has approved the recovery of the costs.
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