An importer of plant must—
(a)
ensure that the plant is inspected having regard to the information provided
by the manufacturer; and
(b) if
the information provided by the manufacturer requires the plant to be
tested—ensure that the plant is tested in accordance with that
information; and
(c) if
any hazards are identified—
(i)
ensure that the plant is not supplied until the risks
have been eliminated so far as is reasonably practicable; and
(ii)
if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the
risks, inform the person to whom the plant is supplied about the risks; and
(d) take
all reasonable steps to ensure that the designer and manufacturer of the plant
are consulted in relation to any alteration made to the plant to control the
risk.
Maximum penalty:
(a) In
the case of an individual—$6 000.
(b) In
the case of a body corporate—$30 000.