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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2012 - SECT 42

Requirements for authorisation of plant or substance

(1)  A person must not use plant or a substance at a workplace if –
(a) the regulations require the plant or substance or its design to be authorised; and
(b) the plant or substance or its design is not authorised in accordance with the regulations.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $20 000; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $100 000.
(2)  A person who conducts a business or undertaking must not direct or allow a worker to use the plant or substance at a workplace if –
(a) the regulations require the plant or substance or its design to be authorised; and
(b) the plant or substance or its design is not authorised in accordance with the regulations.
Penalty:  In the case of –
(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding $20 000; or
(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $100 000.



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