52False or misleading statements

52 False or misleading statements

(1)  A person must not, in making any application or giving any information under this Act –

(a) make a statement knowing it to be false or misleading; or

(b) omit any matter from a statement knowing that without that matter the statement is misleading.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a corporation, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) any other person, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(2)  A person must not make any statement about a chemical product, preparation or fitting or the use of a chemical product, preparation or fitting that is false or misleading and likely to cause a person who relies on the statement to commit an offence under this Act.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a corporation, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) any other person, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(3)  A person must not make a statement that is false or misleading in answer to a question or an inquiry by an inspector, the Registrar, the Deputy Registrar or the Secretary.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a corporation, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) any other person, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.