Administrative Monetary Penalty System
C031
Contravention
A person failed to report to an officer goods in their possession in respect of which an Act of Parliament that prohibits, controls or regulates, the importation of goods has been contravened.
Penalty
| Occurrence | Penalty |
|---|---|
| 1st | $2,000 |
| 2nd | $4,000 |
| 3rd and subsequent | $8,000 |
- Penalty basis
- Per occurence
- Retention period
- 12 months
Guidelines
Non-compliance occurs in instances where an officer finds controlled or prohibited goods that have not been reported.
Applied against any person found in possession of imported goods.
Results from secondary examination or investigation.
Although a penalty may be applied under this contravention all OGD admissibility requirements must be met prior to release. It is also possible that the OGD may have their own administrative monetary penalties.
References
Legislation
D-Memo
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