14Due diligence requirements—risk mitigation

14 Due diligence requirements—risk mitigation

(1) This section applies to an importer in relation to the importation of a regulated timber product if: (a) section 13 applies in relation to the product; and (b) the importer has identified a risk that the product may be, may be made from, or may include, illegally logged timber; and (c) the risk is not a low risk. (2) The importer must, before importing the regulated timber product: (a) conduct a risk mitigation process that is adequate and proportionate to the identified risk; and (b) make a written record of the risk mitigation process undertaken in accordance with this section. (3) The risk mitigation process may include the following steps: (a) obtain further information about the product, including any certification or independent assessment in relation to the product; (b) reassess the risk that the product may be, may be made from, or may include, illegally logged timber, including by using the procedures in subsection 11(2), 12(2) or 13(2); (c) not import the product. Civil penalty provision (4) An importer is liable to a civil penalty if the importer contravenes subsection (2).

Civil penalty: 100 penalty units.