Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

SUBSIDIES (LIQUOR AND DIESEL) ACT 1998 (NO. 19 OF 1998) - SECT 55

(1)     This section applies if low-alcohol liquor or diesel is, or is to be, transported in the Territory by motor vehicle—

        (a)     in a tank having a capacity, or in tanks having a combined capacity, that exceeds a capacity prescribed by the regulations; or

        (b)     in a combined volume that exceeds a combined volume prescribed by the regulations.

(2)     Where this section applies, the person on whose behalf the liquor or diesel is to be transported shall—

        (a)     make out a transportation record in respect of the liquor or diesel; and

        (b)     give the record to the carrier at or before the commencement of the transportation.

Penalty:

        (a)     in the case of a natural person—10 penalty units;

        (b)     in the case of a body corporate—50 penalty units.

(3)     A transportation record shall be in a form approved by the Commissioner, and shall contain the following information:

        (a)     the date and address at which the transportation is to commence;

        (b)     if low-alcohol liquor is to be transported—the combined volume of the liquor and the type or types of beverage to be transported;

        (c)     if diesel is to be transported—the volume of the diesel to be transported;

        (d)     the name and address of the person on whose behalf the liquor or diesel is to be transported;

        (e)     if the person on whose behalf the liquor or diesel is to be transported is not the owner of the liquor or diesel—the name and address of the owner;

        (f)     the name of the person (if any) to whom the carrier is to transport the liquor or diesel;

        (g)     the address to which the carrier is to transport the liquor or diesel;

        (h)     the name and address of the person (if any) who has agreed to purchase the liquor or diesel.

(4)     At all times while this section applies in relation to the transportation of low-alcohol liquor or diesel within the Territory, the carrier shall ensure that the transportation record relating to the liquor or diesel is carried in the vehicle.

Penalty:

        (a)     in the case of a natural person—5 penalty units;

        (b)     in the case of a body corporate—25 penalty units.