Application of this Act to partnerships and unincorporated bodies
42C Application of this Act to partnerships and unincorporated bodies
If by or under this Act something is required or permitted to be done by a person, in the case of a partnership, the thing may be done by one or more of the partners on behalf of the partnership.
If by or under this Act something is required or permitted to be done by a person, in the case of an unincorporated body that is not a partnership, the thing may be done by one or more members of the committee of the body on behalf of the body.
A reference to a person who may be guilty of an offence against a provision of this Act includes—
in the case of a partnership—a reference to each member of the partnership who knew of, or knowingly authorised or permitted, the commission of the offence; and
in the case of an unincorporated body—a reference to each member of the committee of management of the body who knew of, or knowingly authorised or permitted, the commission of the offence.
S. 42D inserted by No. 19/2025 s. 63.
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