South Australian Consolidated Acts South Australian Consolidated Acts (1) The Minister may,
by notice published in the Gazette—
(a) fix
maximum prices in relation to the sale of specified goods or services during a
period of emergency; or
(b) vary
or revoke a notice under this section.
(2) A notice under
this section—
(a) may
fix differential maximum prices that vary according to factors specified in
the notice;
(b) may
apply to sale generally, or to specified classes of sale;
(c) may
apply throughout the State, or in specified parts of the State.
(3) A person who,
during a period of emergency, sells goods or services in relation to which a
maximum price is in force under this section at a price in excess of that
maximum is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $10 000 or imprisonment for 6 months.