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FAIR TRADING (CONSUMER AFFAIRS) ACT 1973 - SECT 12M

Damage etc to be minimised

    (1)     In the exercise, or purported exercise, of a function under this division, an investigator must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the investigator, and any person assisting the investigator, causes as little inconvenience, detriment and damage as is practicable.

    (2)     If an investigator, or a person assisting an investigator, damages anything in the exercise or purported exercise of a function under this division, the investigator must give written notice of the particulars of the damage to the person whom the investigator believes on reasonable grounds is the owner of the thing.

    (3)     If the damage happens on premises entered under this division in the absence of the occupier, the notice may be given by securing it in a conspicuous place on the premises.



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