s 9
In forceNo building work without a building permit
Part 2Building and demolition permits
Division 1Building or demolition permit generally required for building or demolition work
9 No building work without a building permit
A person must not do building work unless —
(a)
a building permit is in effect for the building work; or
(b)
a building permit is not required for the building work under Part 5 or regulations or an order mentioned in Part 5 Division 1; or
(c)
the work is done in accordance with a building order; or
(d)
the work is done in the course of taking action under section 118(2).
Penalty:
(a)
for a first offence, a fine of $50 000;
(b)
for a second offence, a fine of $75 000;
(c)
for a third or subsequent offence, a fine of $100 000 and imprisonment for 12 months.
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