131Compensation for lost income during suspension

131 Compensation for lost income during suspension

S. 131(1) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 140(Sch. 2 item 111).

(1) A person whose accreditation has been suspended under section 128(2) may apply to the Secretary for a determination of compensation for any income lost during the period of suspension if—

(a) the person is found not guilty of the offence for which the accreditation has been suspended; or

(b) the charge for which the accreditation has been suspended is withdrawn or discharged.

(2) An application under subsection (1) must be—

S. 131(2)(b) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 140(Sch. 2 item 111).

(b) made in the form approved by the Secretary; and

S. 131(2)(c) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 140(Sch. 2 item 111).

(c) accompanied by any information or thing required by the Secretary.

S. 131(3) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 140(Sch. 2 item 111).

(3) On receiving an application under subsection (1), the Secretary may determine the amount of compensation to which the person is entitled.

S. 131(4) amended by No. 49/2019 s. 140(Sch. 2 item 111).

(4) An amount determined by the Secretary under subsection (3) may be recovered as a debt owed by the Crown to the holder of the accreditation.

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