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S 992/2021
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Offence of non-compliance with safe management measures

30.—(1) An individual who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes regulation 13 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction—

(a) to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; or
(b) in the case of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

(2) An employer or a principal who fails to comply with regulation 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 18(1), 19, 20, 21, 22(1), 24, 25 or 26 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction—

(a) to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; or
(b) in the case of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.

(3) An occupier who fails to comply with regulation 10, 18(2), 22(2) or 23 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction—

(a) to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both; or
(b) in the case of a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.