Biodiscovery Act 2004
sec.90Compensation
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sec.90 Compensation
A person may claim compensation from the State if the person incurs loss or expense because of the exercise or purported exercise of a power under division 2 , subdivision 1 , 3 or 4 . Without limiting subsection (1) , compensation may be claimed for loss or expense incurred in complying with a requirement made of the person under the subdivision. Compensation may be claimed and ordered to be paid in a proceeding brought in a court with jurisdiction for the recovery of the amount of compensation claimed. A court may order compensation to be paid only if it is satisfied it is fair to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case. (sec.90-ssec.1) A person may claim compensation from the State if the person incurs loss or expense because of the exercise or purported exercise of a power under division 2 , subdivision 1 , 3 or 4 . (sec.90-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , compensation may be claimed for loss or expense incurred in complying with a requirement made of the person under the subdivision. (sec.90-ssec.3) Compensation may be claimed and ordered to be paid in a proceeding brought in a court with jurisdiction for the recovery of the amount of compensation claimed. (sec.90-ssec.4) A court may order compensation to be paid only if it is satisfied it is fair to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case.