National Measurement Act 1960
18KBRequirements if purchaser not present when measurement made
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18KB Requirements if purchaser not present when measurement made
(1) If: (a) a person sells an article for a price determined by reference to measurement of the article; and (b) the article is not packed in advance ready for sale; and (c) the purchaser is not present when the measurement is made; the person must give the purchaser a written statement of the measurement at the time the article is given or delivered to the purchaser. (2) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1). The physical elements of the offence are set out in that subsection.
Penalty: 200 penalty units.
(3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: 40 penalty units.
Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.