Section 51 of the Principal Act is repealed and the following section is substituted:

51.     Exercise of powers by building surveyor

(1)  A building surveyor engaged by an owner to perform functions and exercise powers under this Act must perform those functions and exercise those powers.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units.

(2)  A building surveyor limited must only exercise the powers of a building surveyor under this Act in respect of prescribed buildings or buildings of a prescribed type.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a natural person, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units.