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SECOND-HAND DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS ACT 1996 - SECT 27

27—Regulations

        (1)         The Governor may make such regulations as are contemplated by, or necessary or expedient for the purposes of, this Act.

        (2)         Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the regulations may require second-hand dealers or persons who operate second-hand markets to comply with a code of conduct or practice.

        (3)         The regulations may—

            (a)         incorporate or operate by reference to a specified code or standard as in force at a specified time or as in force from time to time;

            (b)         impose fines, not exceeding $2 500, for offences against the regulations;

            (c)         fix expiation fees, not exceeding $210, for alleged offences against the regulations.

        (4)         If a code or standard is referred to or incorporated in the regulations—

            (a)         a copy of the code or standard must be kept available for inspection by members of the public, without charge and during normal office hours, at an office determined by the Minister; and

            (b)         evidence of the contents of the code or standard may be given in any legal proceedings by production of a document apparently certified by the Minister to be a true copy of the code or standard.



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