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Part 6AOffences relating to transport services and penalties

79BProvision of incorrect information

A licence holder or person having control of a transport service who notifies the Director that the licence holder or person holds the appropriate certificate, knowing that the information is incorrect or being reckless as to whether or not it is correct, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.

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1989 No 74 s 18(6)

Notes

Section 79B: inserted, on 1 October 2007, by section 38 of the Land Transport Amendment Act 2005 (2005 No 77).
Section 79B: amended, on 1 April 2021, by section 65 of the Land Transport (NZTA) Legislation Amendment Act 2020 (2020 No 48).
Section 79B: amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).