Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) Regulations 2021
21Goods suspected of being dangerous goods
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21 Goods suspected of being dangerous goods
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 them until –
(a) the goods have been classified in accordance with the ADG Code; or
(b) a determination has been made under regulation 22(1)(a) .
Penalty: In the case of –
(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 170 penalty units; or
(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 35 penalty units.