Electrical Safety Regulation 2026
sec.215Misrepresentations about lawful authority to contract for performance of electrical work
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sec.215 Misrepresentations about lawful authority to contract for performance of electrical work
A person must not, in trade or commerce, represent that a person who is not a licensed electrical contractor may lawfully contract for the performance of electrical work that only a licensed electrical contractor may perform. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. A person conducting a business or undertaking must take all reasonable steps to ensure the person’s workers do not contravene subsection (1) . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.215-ssec.1) A person must not, in trade or commerce, represent that a person who is not a licensed electrical contractor may lawfully contract for the performance of electrical work that only a licensed electrical contractor may perform. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units. (sec.215-ssec.2) A person conducting a business or undertaking must take all reasonable steps to ensure the person’s workers do not contravene subsection (1) . Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.