Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 No 156
Historical version for 8 January 2010 to 30 June 2010 (accessed 20 May 2013 at 19:05) Current version

156   Sale of motor vehicles without anti-pollution devices

A person who, whether on the person’s own behalf or on behalf of another person, sells a motor vehicle is guilty of an offence if:
(a)  the regulations require motor vehicles of the class to which it belongs to be fitted with prescribed anti-pollution devices, and
(b)  the vehicle is not fitted in the prescribed manner with such a device.

Maximum penalty:

(a)  in the case of a corporation—$1,000,000, or
(b)  in the case of an individual—$250,000.

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