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ELECTRICAL SAFETY ACT 2022 (NO 3 OF 2022) - SECT 203

Supplier must assist responsible person

    (1)     A person given a recall order may request the supplier of electrical equipment for assistance in relation to the recall order.

    (2)     After receiving a request and a copy of the recall order, the supplier must give the person reasonable assistance in relation to the recall order.

Examples of reasonable assistance

1     Ceasing the supply of the recalled electrical equipment.

2     Putting up a sign about the recall at the supplier's place of business.

3     Providing a collection point for recalled electrical equipment.

4     Identifying or contacting customers.

5     Giving information about inventory, sales and returns of the recalled electrical equipment.

    (3)     A person commits an offence if the person:

    (a)     is a supplier of recalled electrical equipment; and

    (b)     receives a copy of the recall order and a request for help from another person under subsection (1); and

    (c)     fails to give the other person reasonable help in relation to the recall order.

Maximum penalty:     50 penalty units.

    (4)     An offence against subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.



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