16AMinister may require information from fuel sellers

16A Minister may require information from fuel sellers (1) This section applies if the Minister reasonably requires information from a fuel seller to decide whether to— (a) approve a fuel restriction scheme under section 8; or (b) declare that a fuel restriction is in force under section 11; or (c) extend the period for which a fuel restriction is in force under section 14. (2) The Minister may, by written notice, require the fuel seller to give the Minister information relating to the production, supply, use or consumption of a fuel. (3) The notice must state— (a) the information that must be given; and (b) how the information must be given; and (c) the period of time (not less than 24 hours) within which the information must be given. (4) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with a notice given to them under subsection (2). (5) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

A2026-10 Fuel Legislation Amendment Act 2026 page 7 9 Part 3 heading Part 2A Fuel restriction offences 10 Fuel restriction offences Division 3.1 heading omit 11 Definitions—pt 3 omit 12 Section 19 19 Inspector may require information (1) This section applies if an inspector reasonably requires information from a person who is subject to a fuel restriction. (2) An inspector may, by written notice, require the person to give the inspector the following information: (a) the kinds of fuel held by the person; (b) the quantity of a fuel held by the person; (c) the quantity of a fuel sold by the person during a stated period; (d) other information prescribed by regulation. (3) The notice must state— (a) the information that must be given; and (b) how the information must be given; and

(c) the period of time (not less than 24 hours) within which the information must be given. (4) A person commits an offence if the person fails to comply with a notice given to them under subsection (2). (5) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence. 13 Division 3.2 heading Part 3 Enforcement 14 Subdivision 3.2.1 renumber as division 3.1 15 Section 23 heading 23 Definitions—pt 3 16 Section 23 omit division part

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