Regulation 27 of the Principal Regulations is amended as follows:

(a) by omitting subregulation (1) and substituting the following subregulation:

(1)  The responsible operator of a taxi must –

(a) ensure that the taximeter is correctly calculating, measuring and displaying fares and charges in accordance with –

(i) the standard fares and charges as set out in Schedule 4 ; and

(ii) if a discount fare is registered by the Commission under regulation 24A in respect of the taxi, that discount fare; and

(b) submit the taximeter to an authorised officer, police officer or taximeter sealer for testing at a time specified by the Commission.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(b) by omitting from subregulation (3) "officer or police officer" and substituting "officer, police officer or taximeter sealer" ;

(c) by inserting the following subregulation after subregulation (4) :

(5)  A person must not test, seal or calibrate a taximeter unless that person is an authorised officer, police officer or taximeter sealer.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.