102Standards

102 Standards (1) The Minister may, by Gazette notice, declare a document applies, whether as in force or existing at a particular time or from time to time, as a standard in the Territory or a stated part of the Territory relating to a declared activity or another matter under this Act. (2) However, the Minister may only make the declaration after the Minister has consulted with and considered the recommendations, and reasons for the recommendations, of the CHO as to whether the document should apply in the Territory as a standard. (3) The standard may apply, adopt or incorporate (with or without changes) a matter contained in another document or instrument as in force or existing at a particular time or from time to time. (4) The declaration of the standard must: (a) describe the subject matter of the standard; and Public and Environmental Health Act 2011 57 (b) state the date (not earlier than the date of the notice) on which the standard applies in the Territory or a part of the Territory; and (c) state the place where, and the times when, a person may inspect or purchase a copy of the standard. (5) A person commits an offence if the person engages in conduct that results in a contravention of a standard. contravention of the standard.