72False statements

##### 72 False statements (1) A person who, in, or in connection with, an application for a permit, an authority or a registration certificate: (a) intentionally makes a statement that, to the person’s knowledge, is false or misleading in a material particular; or (b) intentionally furnishes to an inspector or other person doing duty in relation to this Act a document that, to the knowledge of the first‑mentioned person, contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular; is guilty of an offence punishable, on conviction, by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years. (2) A person who: (a) intentionally makes to an inspector doing duty in relation to this Act a statement that, to the knowledge of the person, is false or misleading in a material particular; or (b) intentionally furnishes to an inspector doing duty in relation to this Act a document that, to the knowledge of the person, contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular; is guilty of an offence punishable, on conviction, by a fine not exceeding 60 penalty units. (3) For the purposes of the application of subsections (1) and (2) in relation to a corporation but without prejudice to the liability of any person other than the corporation: (a) a statement made, or a document furnished, by a person acting on behalf of the corporation shall be deemed to have been made or furnished by the corporation; and (b) the knowledge of any person employed by, or concerned in the management of, the corporation shall be deemed to be knowledge of the corporation.