Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00714:reg:23
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00714
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 23
Character Range: 28189–29276

23  Due diligence requirements—risk mitigation
 (1) This section applies to a processor in relation to the processing of a raw log if:
 (a) section 22 applies in relation to the raw log; and
 (b) the processor has identified a risk that the raw log may be illegally logged; and
 (c) the risk is not a low risk.
 (2) The processor must, before processing the raw log:
 (a) conduct a risk mitigation process that is adequate and proportionate to the identified risk; and
 (b) make a written record of the risk mitigation process undertaken in accordance with this section.
 (3) The risk mitigation process may include the following steps:
 (a) obtain further information about the raw log, including any certification or independent assessment in relation to the raw log;
 (b) reassess the risk that the raw log may be illegally logged, including by using the procedures in subsection 20(2), 21(2) or 22(2);
 (c) not process the raw log.

Civil penalty provision
 (4) A processor is liable to a civil penalty if the processor contravenes subsection (2).
Civil penalty: 100 penalty units.