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PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE ACT 2018 - SECT 187

Insertion of new s 42DA

187 Insertion of new s 42DA

After section 42D
insert—

42DA Licensed contractor must not engage or direct unauthorised person for mechanical services work
(1) A licensed contractor must not engage or direct an employee to carry out mechanical services work unless the employee is authorised to carry out the work under this Act or another Act.
Penalty—
Maximum penalty—
(a) for a first offence—250 penalty units; or
(b) for a second offence—300 penalty units; or
(c) for a third or later offence, or if the mechanical services work carried out is tier 1 defective work—350 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.
(2) An individual who contravenes subsection (1) and is liable to a maximum penalty of 350 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment commits a crime.
Note—
This provision is an executive liability provision—see section 111B.



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