After section 270 of the Principal Act , the following section is inserted in Division 6:

270A.     Offence for non-payment of levy

(1)  The owner must ensure that building work is not commenced before the levy due in respect of that work under section 270(1) has been paid.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 200 penalty units.

(2)  A penalty imposed under subsection (1) does not affect the liability of an owner or applicant for payment of the levy.