Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00648:section:18kb
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00648
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 18KB
Character Range: 156550–157352

18KB  Requirements if purchaser not present when measurement made
 (1) If:
 (a) a person sells an article for a price determined by reference to measurement of the article; and
 (b) the article is not packed in advance ready for sale; and
 (c) the purchaser is not present when the measurement is made;
the person must give the purchaser a written statement of the measurement at the time the article is given or delivered to the purchaser.
 (2) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1). The physical elements of the offence are set out in that subsection.
Penalty: 200 penalty units.
 (3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: 40 penalty units.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.