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DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ACT 1979 - SECT 49

49—Prohibitions

        (1)         The Minister may prohibit (either absolutely or conditionally) any person—

            (a)         engaging in any or specified activities involving a dangerous substance; or

            (b)         using a dangerous substance for a particular purpose or in a particular manner; or

            (c)         having a dangerous substance in his or her custody, possession or control.

        (2)         A prohibition under this section may be varied or revoked by the Minister at any time.

        (3)         A prohibition under this section, and any variation or revocation, must be notified in the Gazette (and takes effect when the notice is published in the Gazette or at such later time as is specified in the notice).

        (4)         A person who contravenes a prohibition imposed under this section is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty:

In the case of a body corporate—$50 000.

In any other case—$10 000 or imprisonment for six months, or both.



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