16Offence—fail to comply with technical code

16 Offence—fail to comply with technical code (1) A regulated utility commits an offence if— (a) a technical code applies to the regulated utility; and (b) the regulated utility fails to comply with a requirement of the technical code; and (c) the regulated utility is negligent about whether the technical code is complied with. (2) A regulated utility commits an offence if— (a) a technical code applies to the regulated utility; and (b) the regulated utility fails to comply with a requirement of the technical code. Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units. (3) An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.