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Civil Aviation Act 2023

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403: Dangerous goods

You could also call this:

"Rules about taking dangerous things on a plane"

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You cannot carry dangerous goods on a plane if it breaks the rules. If you break this rule, you can get in trouble and have to pay a fine. You might have to pay $500 or go to court and pay up to $2,500.

You can check the rules about dangerous goods to see what is allowed. This rule is similar to one that was made earlier, in 1990 No 98. It is important to follow the rules about dangerous goods on planes.

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403Dangerous goods

  1. No person may carry, or cause to be carried, any dangerous goods on an aircraft in breach of the rules.

  2. A person who breaches subsection (1) commits an infringement offence and is liable to—

  3. an infringement fee of $500; or
    1. a fine imposed by a court not exceeding $2,500.

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