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8 PART 2 IMPORT CONTROLS Importing small motorised vehicle needs approval

5.—(1) A person commits an offence if—
 * (a) the person imports a small motorised vehicle; and
 * (b) at the time of import, the person is not permitted to import the small motorised vehicle.

(2) A person is permitted to import a small motorised vehicle if—
 * (a) at the time of import, all of the following apply:
 * (i) the person is granted an import approval;
 * (ii) the import approval is in force;
 * (iii) the small motorised vehicle is specified or described in the import approval;
 * (b) at the time of import, all of the following apply:
 * (i) the person is authorised, in writing, by the person who is granted an import approval to import the small motorised vehicle;
 * (ii) the import approval is in force;
 * (iii) the small motorised vehicle is specified or described in the import approval; or
 * (c) at the time of import, a circumstance prescribed in the regulations applies.

(3) A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction—
 * (a) where the person is an individual—
 * (i) to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; but
 * (ii) where the individual is a repeat offender, to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both; or