National Measurement Act 1960
18GBInstalling measuring instruments not of an approved pattern
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18GB Installing measuring instruments not of an approved pattern
Offence requiring fault element (1) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person installs in or on any premises or vehicle a measuring instrument; and (b) the measuring instrument is installed for use for trade; and (c) the measuring instrument is not of an approved pattern.
Penalty: 200 penalty units.
Strict liability offence (2) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person installs in or on any premises or vehicle a measuring instrument; and (b) the measuring instrument is installed for use for trade; and (c) the measuring instrument is not of an approved pattern.
Penalty: 40 penalty units.
(3) Subsection (2) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.