51Approval of overpack preparation method

51 Approval of overpack preparation method

51 Approval of overpack preparation method

(1) The Competent Authority may, on application in accordance with section 196, approve a method of preparing an overpack for transport that does not comply with section 5.1.2 of the ADG Code if the Authority considers the risk involved in using the method is not greater than the risk involved in using a method complying with the section.

(2) In giving its approval, the Competent Authority may impose, in relation to the approval, a condition about the use of the overpack necessary for the safe use of the overpack to transport dangerous goods.

(3) A person must not use an overpack to transport dangerous goods if the person knows, or reasonably ought to know—

(a) a condition about the use of the overpack was imposed in relation to the approval of the method of preparing the overpack, and

(b) the use is in contravention of the condition.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for an individual—40 penalty units, or

(b) for a body corporate—200 penalty units.