(1)  The Rail Safety Regulator may direct a rail transport operator, by notice in writing, to amend the operator's safety management system within a period, specified in the notice, that is not less than 28 days after the giving of the direction.

(2)  A direction under subsection (1) must –

(a) state the reasons why the Rail Safety Regulator considers it is necessary for the rail transport operator to amend the safety management system; and

(b) include information about the right of review under Part 10 .

(3)  The rail transport operator must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a direction under subsection (1) .

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 1 000 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 200 penalty units.