Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00714:reg:14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00714
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 14
Character Range: 16024–17225

14  Due diligence requirements—risk mitigation
 (1) This section applies to an importer in relation to the importation of a regulated timber product if:
 (a) section 13 applies in relation to the product; and
 (b) the importer has identified a risk that the product may be, may be made from, or may include, illegally logged timber; and
 (c) the risk is not a low risk.
 (2) The importer must, before importing the regulated timber product:
 (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 product, including any certification or independent assessment in relation to the product;
 (b) reassess the risk that the product may be, may be made from, or may include, illegally logged timber, including by using the procedures in subsection 11(2), 12(2) or 13(2);
 (c) not import the product.

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