Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2013A00131:clause:2_18ka
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2013A00131
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 18KA
Character Range: 33672–34620

18KA  Requirements if purchaser present when measurement made
 (1) If:
 (a) a person sells an article for a price determined by reference to the measurement of the article; and
 (b) the article is not packed in advance ready for sale; and
 (c) the purchaser is present when the measurement is made;
the person must either:
 (d) ensure that the measuring process, and any reading or information displayed by the measuring instrument, is readily visible to the purchaser; or
 (e) give the purchaser a written statement of the measurement at the time the article is given 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.