Joint liability for scanner damage: transport operators and CFSs liable for repairs and potential obstruction penalties. Where negligent conduct by trailer drivers causes CMS scanner breakdowns, the transport operator and the CFS to which the container belongs will be jointly responsible and the cost of repair will be recovered from them; such neglect will be viewed as obstruction of an officer of Customs and dealt with under the Customs Act, the Penal Code and other relevant laws.
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Joint liability for scanner damage: transport operators and CFSs liable for repairs and potential obstruction penalties.
Where negligent conduct by trailer drivers causes CMS scanner breakdowns, the transport operator and the CFS to which the container belongs will be jointly responsible and the cost of repair will be recovered from them; such neglect will be viewed as obstruction of an officer of Customs and dealt with under the Customs Act, the Penal Code and other relevant laws.
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