Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulation 2022
8Goods suspected of being dangerous goods—the Act, s 13(2)(a)
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8 Goods suspected of being dangerous goods—the Act, s 13(2)(a)
8 Goods suspected of being dangerous goods—the Act, s 13(2)(a)
If it is not clear whether goods are dangerous goods, but a person suspects, or reasonably ought to suspect, that they are, the person must not consign or transport the goods until—
(a) the goods have been classified in accordance with the ADG Code, or
(b) a determination has been made under section 22(1)(a) in relation to the goods.
Maximum penalty—
(a) for an individual—40 penalty units, or
(b) for a body corporate—200 penalty units.