20Damage during transport

20 Damage during transport

A carrier must, unless the carrier has a reasonable excuse –

(a) immediately notify the consignor and the Department of any damage or suspected damage to a package of radioactive material being transported by the carrier; and

(b) advise the consignor and the Department of –

(i) the location of the package; and

(ii) the location of any vehicle involved; and

(iii) the circumstances in which the damage or suspected damage was caused or may have been caused; and

(c) take all reasonable steps to prevent access to the package by any person other than –

(i) the consignor; or

(ii) an authorised officer; or

(iii) a member of the Police Service; or

(iv) a member of the Fire Service as defined in the Fire Service Act 1979 ; or

(v) in the event of an emergency, within the meaning of the Emergency Management Act 2006 , a person authorised by that Act to perform or exercise functions or powers in respect of the package.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.