Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022
340Supply of prohibited and restricted carcinogens
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340 Supply of prohibited and restricted carcinogens
(1) The supplier of a prohibited carcinogen referred to in an item in Schedule 10 , table 10.1 must not supply the substance unless the person to be supplied with the substance gives the supplier evidence that –
(a) the substance is to be used, handled or stored for genuine research or analysis; and
(b) either –
(i) the regulator has authorised the person to use, handle or store the substance under regulation 384 ; or
(ii) the regulator has granted an exemption under Part 11.2 to the person to use, handle or store the substance.
Penalty: In the case of –
(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.
(2) The supplier of a restricted carcinogen referred to in an item in Schedule 10 , table 10.2, column 2 must not supply the substance for a use referred to in column 3 for the item unless the person to be supplied with the substance gives the supplier evidence that –
(a) the regulator has authorised the person to use, handle or store the substance under regulation 384 ; or
(b) the regulator has granted an exemption to the person under Part 11.2 to use, handle or store the substance.
Penalty: In the case of –
(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $6 000; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $30 000.
(3) A supplier under subregulation (1) or (2) must keep a record of –
(a) the name of the person supplied; and
(b) the name and quantity of the substance supplied.
Penalty: In the case of –