ILLEGAL LOGGING PROHIBITION REGULATION 2012 - REG 9 Importer to have due diligence system
ILLEGAL LOGGING PROHIBITION REGULATION 2012 - REG 9
Importer to have due diligence system(1) An importer must, before importing a regulated timber product, have a due diligence system.
(2) For subsection (1), the due diligence system must:
(b) set out the process by which the importer will meet the due diligence requirements mentioned in this Division that apply to the import of the regulated timber product; and
(c) include the following information:
(i) the importer's name, street address, postal address, telephone number and email address;
(ii) if the importer is not an individual--information about the person who is responsible for maintaining the system, including the person's name, position and contact details, including telephone number and email address;
(iii) if the regulated timber product is to be imported in connection with a business carried on by the importer--the principal business activity conducted by the importer and the importer's ABN or ACN; and
(e) include a written record of the system.
Civil penalty provision
(3) An importer is liable to a civil penalty if the importer contravenes subsection (1).