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Motor Vehicle Traders Act 2011
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32 Merchantable quality
A licensed motor vehicle trader must ensure that a motor vehicle sold or exchanged by him or her is fit for the purpose for which such vehicles are commonly purchased to such extent as it is reasonable in the circumstances to expect, having regard to the description and price of the motor vehicle and all other relevant circumstances.
Penalty: In the case of –
(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 1 000 penalty units; or
(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 200 penalty units.