29Nature of codes of practice

#### 29 Nature of codes of practice 29 Nature of codes of practice > > (1) Except as provided by this section, codes of practice are in the nature of guidelines and compliance is not mandatory. > > > (2) The Cemeteries Agency may develop and approve codes of practice (a mandatory code of practice) for which compliance is intended to be mandatory. > > > (3) A mandatory code of practice has no effect unless it is incorporated in an interment industry scheme under section 31 (2). > > > (4) A person must comply with any requirement of a mandatory code of practice that applies to the person. > > > > Maximum civil penalty: the amount specified in the interment industry scheme not exceeding $27,500. > > **s 29:** Am 2025 No 32, Sch 1\[13\].