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Building Act 2016
233Occupation in contravention of temporary occupancy permit
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### 233 Occupation in contravention of temporary occupancy permit
> > (1) A person must not occupy a building, or temporary structure, in contravention of the temporary occupancy permit in respect of that building or structure.
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> > Penalty: In the case of –
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> > > > (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
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> > > > (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.
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> > (2) A person must comply with each condition specified on a temporary occupancy permit in respect of a building or temporary structure while the person occupies the building or temporary structure.
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> > Penalty: In the case of –
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> > > > (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
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> > > > (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.