Building Act 2016
225Occupancy permit
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225 Occupancy permit
An owner of a building, and any person occupying the building, must comply with an occupancy permit in force in respect of the building, including any relevant condition on the occupancy permit.
Penalty: In the case of –
(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units, and a further fine not exceeding 2 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units, and a further fine not exceeding 10 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.