24Introductions must be authorised

24 Introductions must be authorised

(1) A person contravenes this subsection if: (a) the person introduces an industrial chemical; and (b) the introduction is not authorised by any of the following: (i) section 25 (which deals with listed introductions); (ii) section 26 (which deals with exempted introductions); (iii) section 27 (which deals with reported introductions); (iv) section 28 (which deals with assessed introductions); (v) section 29 (which deals with commercial evaluation introductions); (vi) section 30 (which deals with exceptional circumstances introductions).

Note: The introduction of an industrial chemical may also be subject to prohibitions or conditions based on Australia’s obligations under international agreements or arrangements: see Division 3 of Part 9.

Fault‑based offence (2) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1).

Penalty: 500 penalty units.

Strict liability offence (3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subsection (1).

Penalty: 60 penalty units.

Civil penalty provision (4) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).

Civil penalty: 500 penalty units.