Section 133J — Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

(1) If an inspector seizes, and destroys or otherwise disposes of, consumer goods in accordance with an order made under subsection 133H(1):

(a) the person from whom the consumer goods were seized; or

(b) if that person is not entitled to possess the consumer goods—the owner of the consumer goods;

is liable to pay an amount equal to the costs reasonably incurred by the inspector in seizing, and in destroying or disposing of, the consumer goods.

(2) An amount payable by a person under subsection (1):

(a) is a debt due by the person to the Commonwealth; and

(b) may be recovered by action in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Related sections

• s 133F — Compliance with disclosure notices
• s 133G — False or misleading information etc.
• s 133H — Court orders relating to consumer goods that do not comply with a safety standard etc.
• s 134 — Purpose and effect of this Division
• s 134A — Issuing an infringement notice
• s 134B — Matters to be included in an infringement notice

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