89Prime contractor’s and rail operator’s duties

89 Prime contractor’s and rail operator’s duties

(1)  A prime contractor or rail operator must not transport dangerous goods to which this Division applies if the prime contractor or rail operator knows, or reasonably ought to know, that the transport does not comply with Chapter 7.1 of the ADG Code.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 85 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  A prime contractor or rail operator responsible for the transport of one or more packages of infectious substances of UN Division 6.2 who becomes aware of damage to, or leakage from, the package or any of the packages must comply with 7.1.7.2.2 of the ADG Code.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 85 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.