#### 84 Fraudulent allegations 84 Fraudulent allegations > > (1) A person who, with the intention of obtaining a financial advantage or causing a financial disadvantage to another person— > > > > > (a) provides any false or misleading information about a building product or the use of a building product to the Secretary, or > > > > > (b) makes an unsubstantiated allegation about a building product or the use of a building product to the Secretary, > > > > is guilty of an offence. > > > > Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. > > > (2) In this section— > > > > obtain a financial advantage and cause a financial disadvantage have the same meanings as they have in Part 4AA of the [Crimes Act 1900](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1900-040). > > > > Secretary includes an authorised officer or any other person exercising functions under this Act. > > > > unsubstantiated allegation means an allegation or complaint made without reasonable grounds.

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