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Adoption Act 2009
sec.302False representation about arranging adoption
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### sec.302 False representation about arranging adoption
A person (the first person ) who is not performing a function under or relating to this Act must not falsely represent to another person that the first person is arranging or is able to arrange—
the adoption of a child by the other person; or
the adoption by someone of a child of the other person.
Maximum penalty—
for an individual—150 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment; or
for a corporation—1,000 penalty units.
- (a) the adoption of a child by the other person; or
- (b) the adoption by someone of a child of the other person.
- (a) for an individual—150 penalty units or 18 months imprisonment; or
- (b) for a corporation—1,000 penalty units.