Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00714:reg:9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00714
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9
Character Range: 7219–8374

9  Importer to have due diligence system
 (1) An importer must, before importing a regulated timber product, have a due diligence system.
 (2) For subsection (1), the due diligence system must:
 (a) be in writing; and
 (b) set out the process by which the importer will meet the due diligence requirements mentioned in this Division that apply to the import of the regulated timber product; and
 (c) include the following information:
 (i) the importer's name, street address, postal address, telephone number and email address;
 (ii) if the importer is not an individual—information about the person who is responsible for maintaining the system, including the person's name, position and contact details, including telephone number and email address;
 (iii) if the regulated timber product is to be imported in connection with a business carried on by the importer—the principal business activity conducted by the importer and the importer's ABN or ACN; and
 (e) include a written record of the system.

Civil penalty provision
 (3) An importer is liable to a civil penalty if the importer contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 100 penalty units.