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National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Heavy Vehicles Registration Act) Regulations 2006
21Obtaining registration by false statements
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21 Obtaining registration by false statements
(1) A person is guilty of an offence if the person: (a) by a false statement or any misrepresentation or other dishonest means, attempts to register a heavy vehicle, or renew the registration of a heavy vehicle, under this Act; or (b) without lawful authority or excuse possesses a device, plate or document obtained using those means. (2) A device, plate or document so obtained is void, and the registration authority may alter the register accordingly.