50BPermitted use or development certificates

50B Permitted use or development certificates

(1)  A person may apply to a planning certifier, in a form approved by the Commission, for the issue of a permitted use or development certificate in relation to a certifiable permitted use or development.

(2)  A planning certifier who receives from a person an application under subsection (1) in relation to a use or development may –

(a) if the planning certifier is satisfied that the use or development is a certifiable permitted use or development, issue a permitted use or development certificate in relation to the use or development; or

(b) if the planning certifier is not satisfied that the use or development is a certifiable permitted use or development, by notice to the person, refuse to issue a permitted use or development certificate in relation to the use or development.

(3)  A person must not obtain or attempt to obtain a permitted use or development certificate by wilfully making or causing to be made any false representation, or declaration, either orally or in writing.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.