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Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005
37Misuse of WELS standards and information
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#### 37 Misuse of WELS standards and information
(1) A person contravenes this subsection if the person:
(a) supplies a WELS product; and
(b) uses a WELS standard, or information included in a WELS standard, for, or in relation to, the supply of the product; and
(c) uses the standard, or information, in a manner that is inconsistent with the standard.
Strict liability offence
(2) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: 60 penalty units.
> Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.
Civil penalty provision
(3) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.