18GDInaccurate use of measuring instruments

#### 18GD Inaccurate use of measuring instruments Offence requiring fault element (1) A person commits an offence if the person: (a) uses a measuring instrument for trade; and (b) does so in such a way, or under such circumstances, that the measuring instrument gives an inaccurate measurement or gives other information (including a statement as to price) inaccurately. Penalty: 200 penalty units. Strict liability offence (2) A person commits an offence if the person: (a) uses a measuring instrument for trade; and (b) does so in such a way, or under such circumstances, that the measuring instrument gives an inaccurate measurement or gives other information (including a statement as to price) inaccurately. Penalty: 40 penalty units. Offence requiring fault element (3) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person does, or fails to do, something in relation to a measuring instrument; and (b) the person’s act or omission causes, or is likely to cause, the measuring instrument to give an inaccurate measurement or to give other information (including a statement as to price) inaccurately when used for trade. Penalty: 200 penalty units. Strict liability offence (4) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person does, or fails to do, something in relation to a measuring instrument; and (b) the person’s act or omission causes, or is likely to cause, the measuring instrument to give an inaccurate measurement or to give other information (including a statement as to price) inaccurately when used for trade. Penalty: 40 penalty units. (5) Subsections (2) and (4) are offences of strict liability. > Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.